Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $40.19 an hour ($83,590 a year). About 10,080 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). Colorado ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.44 | $54,990 |
| 25% of workers | $31.97 | $66,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.19 | $83,590 |
| 75% of workers | $50.67 | $105,390 |
| 90% of workers | $65.13 | $135,470 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $87,920 | 6,160 |
| Colorado Springs | $84,370 | 1,200 |
| Boulder | $83,480 | 770 |
| Pueblo | $80,120 | 150 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $79,800 | 520 |
| Greeley | $78,150 | 410 |
| Grand Junction | $62,340 | 150 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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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| Human Resources Specialists | $80,840 |
| Management Analysts | $104,750 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $75,790 |
| Compliance Officers | $82,450 |
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