Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $35.02 an hour ($72,850 a year). About 30,270 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Florida ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| 25% of workers | $26.22 | $54,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.02 | $72,850 |
| 75% of workers | $46.70 | $97,130 |
| 90% of workers | $59.10 | $122,930 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $89,170 | 670 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $83,360 | 1,160 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $77,840 | 340 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $76,280 | 850 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $76,260 | 4,570 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $74,220 | 4,400 |
| Jacksonville | $73,920 | 2,310 |
| Gainesville | $73,180 | 410 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $72,720 | 120 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $71,520 | 440 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $71,270 | 8,190 |
| Port St. Lucie | $69,010 | 400 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $67,900 | 420 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $67,720 | 660 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $65,500 | 770 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $64,990 | 490 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $63,000 | 130 |
| Ocala | $60,180 | 350 |
| Tallahassee | $60,170 | 470 |
| Sebring | $54,020 | 40 |
| Punta Gorda | $53,130 | 100 |
| Homosassa Springs | $49,940 | 90 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $98,070 |
| Management Analysts | $88,610 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,650 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $66,410 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $75,450 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $71,990 |
| Compliance Officers | $74,920 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $76,920 |
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