How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in California?
$82,720a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in California. That is $39.77 an hour or $6,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.77
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,690Median: $82,720Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| 25th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| Median | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.68 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $101,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $82,040 |
| Napa, CA | $80,960 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $80,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $80,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,090 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,700 |
| Yuba City, CA | $79,530 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,390 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,970 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,760 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,250 |
| Merced, CA | $76,820 |
| El Centro, CA | $76,380 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $74,750 |
| Hanford, CA | $74,510 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,080 |
| Visalia, CA | $69,050 |
| Chico, CA | $67,410 |
| Redding, CA | $65,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 9. Alaska | $83,460 |
| 10. Connecticut | $83,030 |
| 11. Delaware | $82,920 |
| 12. California | $82,720 |
| 13. Minnesota | $80,370 |
| 14. New York | $79,460 |
| 15. Illinois | $78,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.77 ($82,720 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $82,720 against $77,710 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $101,500 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.