How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in New York?
$79,460a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in New York. That is $38.20 an hour or $6,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.20
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,820Median: $79,460Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| 25th | $64,560 | $31.04 | |
| Median | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.09 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,770 |
| Binghamton, NY | $77,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,650 |
| Utica, NY | $76,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $76,240 |
| Albany, NY | $75,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,550 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,520 |
| Watertown, NY | $72,980 |
| Kingston, NY | $70,680 |
| Elmira, NY | $67,790 |
| Ithaca, NY | $65,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 11. Delaware | $82,920 |
| 12. California | $82,720 |
| 13. Minnesota | $80,370 |
| 14. New York | $79,460 |
| 15. Illinois | $78,470 |
| 16. Maine | $77,630 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $77,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.20 ($79,460 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $79,460 against $77,710 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,350 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.