Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $37.32 an hour ($77,630 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,710). Maine ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.86 | $49,620 |
| 25% of workers | $28.54 | $59,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| 75% of workers | $48.25 | $100,350 |
| 90% of workers | $60.70 | $126,250 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $82,460 | 610 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $80,360 | 60 |
| Bangor | $69,520 | 80 |
Maine 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,830 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $71,630 |
| Management Analysts | $75,530 |
| Project Management Specialists | $101,830 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $71,980 |
| Compliance Officers | $83,740 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,590 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,680 |
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