Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $31.90 an hour ($66,340 a year). About 3,440 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Louisiana ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.67 | $45,080 |
| 25% of workers | $26.71 | $55,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.90 | $66,340 |
| 75% of workers | $42.60 | $88,610 |
| 90% of workers | $54.03 | $112,380 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $71,960 | 880 |
| Baton Rouge | $71,150 | 820 |
| Lake Charles | $67,050 | 160 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $66,540 | 160 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $63,770 | 280 |
| Lafayette | $63,030 | 290 |
| Hammond | $59,420 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $59,010 | 210 |
| Monroe | $57,770 | 90 |
| Alexandria | $57,740 | 60 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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