How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Mississippi?
$71,850a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Mississippi. That is $34.54 an hour or $5,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.54
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,370Median: $71,850Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $53,940 | $25.93 | |
| Median | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| 75th | $92,950 | $44.69 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.71 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $78,770 |
| Memphis, TN | $69,430 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $66,540 |
| Jackson, MS | $64,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 36. Nevada | $72,990 |
| 37. Florida | $72,850 |
| 38. Wyoming | $72,200 |
| 39. Mississippi | $71,850 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $71,850 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $70,880 |
| 42. Iowa | $70,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $34.54 ($71,850 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $71,850 against $77,710 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Mississippi ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $78,770 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.