Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $36.90 an hour ($76,740 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,710). New Mexico ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| 25% of workers | $28.84 | $59,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.90 | $76,740 |
| 75% of workers | $49.71 | $103,400 |
| 90% of workers | $61.45 | $127,820 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $80,290 | 1,250 |
| Las Cruces | $73,920 | 130 |
| Santa Fe | $73,800 | 180 |
| Farmington | $70,340 | 80 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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