How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Virginia?
$89,210a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Virginia. That is $42.89 an hour or $7,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.89
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,350Median: $89,210Highest 10%: $149,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $65,100 | $31.30 | |
| Median | $89,210 | $42.89 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.88 | |
| 90th | $149,200 | $71.71 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $104,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $82,370 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,380 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $78,020 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $70,760 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $67,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $66,390 |
| Winchester, VA | $66,060 |
| Roanoke, VA | $65,610 |
| Staunton, VA | $63,250 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $62,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 1. District of Columbia | $124,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $42.89 ($89,210 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $89,210 against $77,710 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Virginia rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Virginia ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $104,900 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.