How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Louisiana?
$66,340a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Louisiana. That is $31.89 an hour or $5,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.89
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,080Median: $66,340Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 25th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Median | $66,340 | $31.89 | |
| 75th | $88,610 | $42.60 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.03 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $71,960 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $71,150 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $67,050 |
| Slidell, LA | $66,540 |
| Shreveport, LA | $63,770 |
| Lafayette, LA | $63,030 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,420 |
| Houma, LA | $59,010 |
| Monroe, LA | $57,770 |
| Alexandria, LA | $57,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 43. Kansas | $69,500 |
| 44. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 45. Idaho | $69,240 |
| 46. Louisiana | $66,340 |
| 47. Missouri | $65,650 |
| 48. Tennessee | $65,430 |
| 49. Vermont | $65,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $31.89 ($66,340 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $66,340 against $77,710 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $71,960 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.