How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Arkansas?
$75,870a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Arkansas. That is $36.48 an hour or $6,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.48
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,710Median: $75,870Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 25th | $54,400 | $26.15 | |
| Median | $75,870 | $36.48 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.01 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.30 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $69,430 |
| Little Rock, AR | $62,850 |
| Texarkana, TX | $60,390 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $59,160 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $57,380 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $51,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 21. Texas | $76,050 |
| 22. Michigan | $75,900 |
| 23. North Carolina | $75,880 |
| 24. Arkansas | $75,870 |
| 25. West Virginia | $75,670 |
| 26. South Carolina | $75,550 |
| 27. Arizona | $75,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $36.48 ($75,870 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $75,870 against $77,710 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Arkansas ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $69,430 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.