Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $39.92 an hour ($83,030 a year). About 5,530 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.90 | $51,790 |
| 25% of workers | $31.42 | $65,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.92 | $83,030 |
| 75% of workers | $49.47 | $102,890 |
| 90% of workers | $63.66 | $132,410 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $94,280 | 1,240 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $83,030 | 2,020 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $82,450 | 550 |
| New Haven | $80,290 | 800 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $76,450 | 520 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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| Management Analysts | $104,960 |
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| Training and Development Specialists | $78,080 |
| Compliance Officers | $91,810 |
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