How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Rhode Island?
$86,240a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Rhode Island. That is $41.46 an hour or $7,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.46
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $86,240Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $66,570 | $32.00 | |
| Median | $86,240 | $41.46 | |
| 75th | $91,260 | $43.88 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.54 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $84,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 2. New Jersey | $93,250 |
| 3. Maryland | $90,900 |
| 4. Virginia | $89,210 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $86,240 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $85,970 |
| 7. Washington | $85,130 |
| 8. Colorado | $83,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $41.46 ($86,240 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $86,240 against $77,710 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $84,590 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.