Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $35.84 an hour ($74,540 a year). About 4,090 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Utah ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.52 | $46,850 |
| 25% of workers | $28.29 | $58,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.84 | $74,540 |
| 75% of workers | $46.43 | $96,570 |
| 90% of workers | $58.23 | $121,120 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $89,630 | 1,030 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $71,470 | 1,950 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $67,910 | 630 |
| Logan | $62,850 | 140 |
| St. George | $57,740 | 110 |
Utah 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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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $96,720 |
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| Human Resources Specialists | $71,750 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $60,900 |
| Management Analysts | $83,530 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,370 |
| Logisticians | $83,300 |
| Cost Estimators | $79,610 |
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