How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Houston?
$76,290a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.68 an hour or $6,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.68
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 10,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,760Median: $76,290Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $76,290 | $36.68 | |
| 75th | $98,330 | $47.27 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| San Antonio, TX | $79,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,420 |
| Austin, TX | $77,150 |
| Midland, TX | $75,430 |
| Waco, TX | $74,920 |
| Beaumont, TX | $74,170 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $73,920 |
| Amarillo, TX | $71,840 |
| Odessa, TX | $67,230 |
| Killeen, TX | $64,730 |
| Longview, TX | $64,610 |
| Abilene, TX | $64,480 |
| Victoria, TX | $63,340 |
| College Station, TX | $62,670 |
| San Angelo, TX | $61,990 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,730 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,570 |
| Texarkana, TX | $60,390 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,080 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,810 |
| Brownsville, TX | $59,540 |
| McAllen, TX | $55,880 |
| Lubbock, TX | $55,800 |
| Laredo, TX | $50,090 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $102,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,700 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,200 |
| Management Analyst | $101,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,510 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,930 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,330 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $85,090 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,090 |
| Financial Examiner | $82,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.68 ($76,290 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $76,290 against $77,710 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $76,050, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
109 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,700 or more.
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.