Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $36.48 an hour ($75,870 a year). About 4,510 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Arkansas ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.53 | $42,710 |
| 25% of workers | $26.15 | $54,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.48 | $75,870 |
| 75% of workers | $51.01 | $106,110 |
| 90% of workers | $65.30 | $135,830 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $62,850 | 860 |
| Jonesboro | $59,160 | 150 |
| Fort Smith | $57,380 | 230 |
| Hot Springs | $51,750 | 80 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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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