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Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Washington
Ranked #6 of 51 · WA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of buyers and purchasing agentss in Washington earn between $58,260 and $137,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean buyers and purchasing agents salary in Washington is $92,620, about 10.6% above the U.S. average ($83,770). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,970 | $97,900 | 9,960 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $94,790 | $94,080 | 520 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $83,100 | $91,540 | 440 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $80,450 | $82,980 | 670 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $79,170 | $79,160 | 160 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $77,770 | $94,650 | 420 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $76,920 | $83,650 | 160 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,030 | $80,450 | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do buyers and purchasing agents make in Washington?
The median buyers and purchasing agents salary in Washington is $85,130 per year (mean $92,620), and about 80% earn between $58,260 and $137,980.
How much do buyers and purchasing agents make per hour in Washington?
Roughly $45 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $92,620 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Washington a high-paying state for buyers and purchasing agents?
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states for buyers and purchasing agents pay. Its mean salary of $92,620 is about 10.6% above the U.S. average of $83,770.
Which metro areas in Washington pay buyers and purchasing agents the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for buyers and purchasing agents are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($95,970), Kennewick-Richland, WA ($94,790), Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($83,100), by median annual wage.