Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $43.70 an hour ($90,900 a year). About 8,900 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). Maryland ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.07 | $56,310 |
| 25% of workers | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.70 | $90,900 |
| 75% of workers | $59.28 | $123,300 |
| 90% of workers | $71.49 | $148,700 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $111,530 | 730 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $84,590 | 4,360 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $76,960 | 280 |
| Salisbury | $75,630 | 100 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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| Management Analysts | $121,680 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $83,910 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,370 |
| Compliance Officers | $84,720 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $76,370 |
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