Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $35.57 an hour ($73,990 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). South Dakota ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.08 | $56,330 |
| 25% of workers | $30.18 | $62,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.57 | $73,990 |
| 75% of workers | $43.63 | $90,740 |
| 90% of workers | $50.54 | $105,110 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $76,400 | 170 |
| Sioux Falls | $73,860 | 380 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 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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