How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in South Carolina?
$75,550a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in South Carolina. That is $36.32 an hour or $6,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.32
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,700Median: $75,550Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 75th | $98,230 | $47.23 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.30 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $82,240 |
| Sumter, SC | $79,030 |
| Charlotte, NC | $77,890 |
| Augusta, GA | $74,080 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $73,690 |
| Greenville, SC | $73,360 |
| Columbia, SC | $71,820 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $69,500 |
| Florence, SC | $69,180 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $65,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 23. North Carolina | $75,880 |
| 24. Arkansas | $75,870 |
| 25. West Virginia | $75,670 |
| 26. South Carolina | $75,550 |
| 27. Arizona | $75,340 |
| 28. Oregon | $75,050 |
| 29. Nebraska | $74,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $36.32 ($75,550 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $75,550 against $77,710 nationally, 3% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
South Carolina ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $82,240 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.