Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $31.36 an hour ($65,240 a year). About 5,440 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Kentucky ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.48 | $42,600 |
| 25% of workers | $24.84 | $51,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.36 | $65,240 |
| 75% of workers | $40.07 | $83,340 |
| 90% of workers | $50.66 | $105,370 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $73,730 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $67,270 | 1,650 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $66,800 | 910 |
| Owensboro | $63,690 | 130 |
| Bowling Green | $61,120 | 270 |
| Paducah | $59,990 | 120 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
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|---|---|
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| Training and Development Specialists | $61,390 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,690 |
| Management Analysts | $95,630 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
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