How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Kentucky?
$65,240a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Kentucky. That is $31.37 an hour or $5,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.37
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $65,240Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| 75th | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.66 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $77,070 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $73,730 |
| Clarksville, TN | $69,630 |
| Louisville, KY | $67,270 |
| Lexington, KY | $66,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $64,980 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 47. Missouri | $65,650 |
| 48. Tennessee | $65,430 |
| 49. Vermont | $65,330 |
| 50. Kentucky | $65,240 |
| 51. Montana | $62,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.37 ($65,240 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $65,240 against $77,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Kentucky ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $77,070 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.