Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $34.54 an hour ($71,850 a year). About 2,240 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Mississippi ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.85 | $43,370 |
| 25% of workers | $25.94 | $53,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.54 | $71,850 |
| 75% of workers | $44.69 | $92,950 |
| 90% of workers | $56.71 | $117,960 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $78,770 | 520 |
| Hattiesburg | $66,540 | 90 |
| Jackson | $64,270 | 480 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $60,300 |
| Project Management Specialists | $78,870 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,980 |
| Management Analysts | $69,390 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $53,680 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,640 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
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