Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $30.22 an hour ($62,850 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Montana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.04 | $41,690 |
| 25% of workers | $23.97 | $49,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.22 | $62,850 |
| 75% of workers | $37.97 | $78,980 |
| 90% of workers | $48.28 | $100,420 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $66,040 | 100 |
| Bozeman | $65,420 | 170 |
| Billings | $64,440 | 250 |
| Helena | $63,600 | 120 |
| Missoula | $57,540 | 150 |
Montana 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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|---|---|
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