Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $40.93 an hour ($85,130 a year). About 15,400 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($77,710). Washington ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.01 | $58,260 |
| 25% of workers | $33.09 | $68,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.93 | $85,130 |
| 75% of workers | $52.04 | $108,240 |
| 90% of workers | $66.34 | $137,980 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $95,970 | 9,960 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $94,790 | 520 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $83,100 | 440 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $80,450 | 670 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $79,170 | 160 |
| Longview-Kelso | $76,920 | 160 |
| Bellingham | $76,030 | 300 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $75,040 | 190 |
| Walla Walla | $74,640 | 80 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $73,500 | 850 |
| Yakima | $68,300 | 230 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $100,360 |
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| Management Analysts | $109,170 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $95,120 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $84,550 |
| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $81,860 |
| Cost Estimators | $86,070 |
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