How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Missouri?
$65,650a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Missouri. That is $31.56 an hour or $5,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,280Median: $65,650Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 25th | $55,480 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $65,650 | $31.56 | |
| 75th | $85,180 | $40.95 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.40 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $74,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $73,280 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $66,990 |
| Joplin, MO | $62,760 |
| Springfield, MO | $62,270 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $61,260 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,260 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 44. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 45. Idaho | $69,240 |
| 46. Louisiana | $66,340 |
| 47. Missouri | $65,650 |
| 48. Tennessee | $65,430 |
| 49. Vermont | $65,330 |
| 50. Kentucky | $65,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.56 ($65,650 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $65,650 against $77,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Missouri ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $74,740 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.