Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $36.49 an hour ($75,900 a year). About 16,680 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Michigan ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.72 | $47,260 |
| 25% of workers | $28.58 | $59,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.49 | $75,900 |
| 75% of workers | $47.57 | $98,950 |
| 90% of workers | $60.74 | $126,330 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $80,300 | 8,140 |
| Ann Arbor | $79,500 | 950 |
| Jackson | $78,410 | 210 |
| Midland | $76,500 | 170 |
| Battle Creek | $73,840 | 170 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $71,720 | 570 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $71,160 | 2,370 |
| Niles | $70,390 | 210 |
| Flint | $67,550 | 280 |
| Monroe | $66,890 | 150 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $66,710 | 410 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $66,210 | 230 |
| Saginaw | $64,940 | 240 |
| Bay City | $64,070 | 90 |
| Traverse City | $61,920 | 180 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $69,520 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,970 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,780 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,810 |
| Management Analysts | $93,640 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $64,350 |
| Logisticians | $83,200 |
| Compliance Officers | $77,390 |
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