Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for buyers and purchasing agents is $34.08 an hour ($70,880 a year). About 9,240 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($77,710). Wisconsin ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for buyers and purchasing agents in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| 25% of workers | $28.21 | $58,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.08 | $70,880 |
| 75% of workers | $40.97 | $85,210 |
| 90% of workers | $49.39 | $102,720 |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $76,800 | 2,490 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $76,430 | 380 |
| Sheboygan | $76,430 | 200 |
| Fond du Lac | $75,920 | 160 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $75,420 | 270 |
| Madison | $74,770 | 1,120 |
| Appleton | $70,940 | 400 |
| Eau Claire | $70,600 | 210 |
| Kenosha | $70,300 | 220 |
| Wausau | $68,490 | 230 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $66,820 | 220 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $66,710 | 290 |
| Green Bay | $66,560 | 580 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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|---|---|
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| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $67,370 |
| Management Analysts | $98,780 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $70,770 |
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| Compliance Officers | $78,800 |
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