Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $33.83 an hour ($70,360 a year). About 4,570 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Iowa ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.52 | $46,850 |
| 25% of workers | $28.03 | $58,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.83 | $70,360 |
| 75% of workers | $39.65 | $82,480 |
| 90% of workers | $51.40 | $106,910 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $84,730 | 1,320 |
| Sioux City | $74,230 | 200 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $73,710 | 1,010 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $73,330 | 190 |
| Ames | $68,880 | 180 |
| Cedar Rapids | $68,630 | 430 |
| Iowa City | $66,660 | 240 |
| Dubuque | $66,050 | 270 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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