Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $31.56 an hour ($65,650 a year). About 8,070 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Missouri ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.77 | $45,280 |
| 25% of workers | $26.67 | $55,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.56 | $65,650 |
| 75% of workers | $40.95 | $85,180 |
| 90% of workers | $53.40 | $111,070 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $74,740 | 4,270 |
| St. Louis | $73,280 | 4,600 |
| St. Joseph | $66,990 | 130 |
| Joplin | $62,760 | 240 |
| Springfield | $62,270 | 520 |
| Jefferson City | $61,260 | 240 |
| Columbia | $58,260 | 250 |
| Cape Girardeau | $57,790 | 140 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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