How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Tennessee?
$65,430a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Tennessee. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,360Median: $65,430Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $82,600 | $39.71 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.05 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $69,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $69,430 |
| Nashville, TN | $68,130 |
| Kingsport, TN | $66,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $65,690 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,400 |
| Cleveland, TN | $63,650 |
| Morristown, TN | $60,900 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,110 |
| Jackson, TN | $52,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 45. Idaho | $69,240 |
| 46. Louisiana | $66,340 |
| 47. Missouri | $65,650 |
| 48. Tennessee | $65,430 |
| 49. Vermont | $65,330 |
| 50. Kentucky | $65,240 |
| 51. Montana | $62,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $31.46 ($65,430 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $65,430 against $77,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $69,630 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.