Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $36.48 an hour ($75,880 a year). About 14,290 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). North Carolina ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.29 | $48,440 |
| 25% of workers | $28.85 | $60,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.48 | $75,880 |
| 75% of workers | $46.90 | $97,550 |
| 90% of workers | $61.47 | $127,860 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $79,620 | 1,220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $77,890 | 4,250 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $77,210 | 2,030 |
| Fayetteville | $75,880 | 350 |
| Goldsboro | $74,680 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $73,920 | 130 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $72,540 | 1,170 |
| Winston-Salem | $71,930 | 710 |
| Wilmington | $70,800 | 400 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $70,040 | 60 |
| Greenville | $70,000 | 140 |
| Burlington | $69,240 | 160 |
| Asheville | $67,600 | 530 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $65,460 | 480 |
| Rocky Mount | $62,350 | 190 |
North Carolina 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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|---|---|
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| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,410 |
| Management Analysts | $98,560 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,250 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
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