How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Pennsylvania?
$73,550a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Pennsylvania. That is $35.36 an hour or $6,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.36
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $73,550Highest 10%: $121,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $56,340 | $27.09 | |
| Median | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| 75th | $95,960 | $46.13 | |
| 90th | $121,500 | $58.42 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $79,770 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,970 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $75,420 |
| York, PA | $73,840 |
| Reading, PA | $72,640 |
| Johnstown, PA | $70,010 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,990 |
| Lancaster, PA | $67,120 |
| Lebanon, PA | $64,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $64,210 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $63,780 |
| State College, PA | $62,390 |
| Erie, PA | $61,920 |
| Williamsport, PA | $61,400 |
| Altoona, PA | $60,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 32. Hawaii | $74,240 |
| 33. Alabama | $74,030 |
| 34. South Dakota | $73,990 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $73,550 |
| 36. Nevada | $72,990 |
| 37. Florida | $72,850 |
| 38. Wyoming | $72,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $35.36 ($73,550 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $73,550 against $77,710 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,470 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.