Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $36.94 an hour ($76,820 a year). About 8,400 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,710). It is 2% higher than the Arizona median ($75,340).
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.31 | $50,570 |
| 25% of workers | $29.74 | $61,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.94 | $76,820 |
| 75% of workers | $45.32 | $94,270 |
| 90% of workers | $57.40 | $119,400 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $87,850 | 130 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $76,820 | 8,400 |
| Tucson | $72,320 | 1,350 |
| Yuma | $68,050 | 130 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $65,230 | 110 |
| Flagstaff | $65,120 | 150 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $63,970 | 120 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for buyers and purchasing agents
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 47,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $74,590 |
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| Compliance Officers | $74,240 |
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