How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in North Carolina?
$75,880a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in North Carolina. That is $36.48 an hour or $6,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.48
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,440Median: $75,880Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 25th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| Median | $75,880 | $36.48 | |
| 75th | $97,550 | $46.90 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.47 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $79,620 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,380 |
| Charlotte, NC | $77,890 |
| Raleigh, NC | $77,210 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $75,880 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $74,680 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $73,920 |
| Greensboro, NC | $72,540 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $71,930 |
| Wilmington, NC | $70,800 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $70,040 |
| Greenville, NC | $70,000 |
| Burlington, NC | $69,240 |
| Asheville, NC | $67,600 |
| Hickory, NC | $65,460 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 20. North Dakota | $76,400 |
| 21. Texas | $76,050 |
| 22. Michigan | $75,900 |
| 23. North Carolina | $75,880 |
| 24. Arkansas | $75,870 |
| 25. West Virginia | $75,670 |
| 26. South Carolina | $75,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $36.48 ($75,880 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $75,880 against $77,710 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
North Carolina ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $79,620 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.