How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Providence?
$84,590a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $40.67 an hour or $7,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.67
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,940Median: $84,590Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| 25th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 75th | $94,180 | $45.28 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.54 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Project Management Specialist | $104,500 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $103,500 |
| Management Analyst | $100,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,300 |
| Financial Examiner | $97,720 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $95,020 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $93,140 |
| Budget Analyst | $87,760 |
| Cost Estimator | $87,720 |
| Compliance Officer | $87,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $40.67 ($84,590 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $84,590 against $77,710 nationally, 9% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $86,240, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
23 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 or more.
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.