How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Iowa?
$70,360a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Iowa. That is $33.83 an hour or $5,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.83
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,850Median: $70,360Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Median | $70,360 | $33.83 | |
| 75th | $82,480 | $39.65 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.40 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $84,730 |
| Omaha, NE | $76,100 |
| Sioux City, IA | $74,230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $73,710 |
| Waterloo, IA | $73,330 |
| Ames, IA | $68,880 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $68,630 |
| Iowa City, IA | $66,660 |
| Dubuque, IA | $66,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 39. Mississippi | $71,850 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $71,850 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $70,880 |
| 42. Iowa | $70,360 |
| 43. Kansas | $69,500 |
| 44. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 45. Idaho | $69,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $33.83 ($70,360 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $70,360 against $77,710 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $84,730 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.