Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $59.66 an hour ($124,090 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.
That is 60% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). District of Columbia ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.61 | $69,910 |
| 25% of workers | $44.73 | $93,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.66 | $124,090 |
| 75% of workers | $69.56 | $144,680 |
| 90% of workers | $87.65 | $182,310 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $104,880 | 14,240 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $108,160 |
| Management Analysts | $126,140 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $110,970 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $98,090 |
| Project Management Specialists | $104,900 |
| Compliance Officers | $111,030 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $76,970 |
| Fundraisers | $80,840 |
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