How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Washington?
$85,130a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Washington. That is $40.93 an hour or $7,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.93
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,260Median: $85,130Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 25th | $68,820 | $33.09 | |
| Median | $85,130 | $40.93 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.04 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.34 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $95,970 |
| Kennewick, WA | $94,790 |
| Bremerton, WA | $83,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,450 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $79,170 |
| Portland, OR | $78,380 |
| Longview, WA | $76,920 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,030 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $75,040 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $74,640 |
| Spokane, WA | $73,500 |
| Lewiston, ID | $70,100 |
| Yakima, WA | $68,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 4. Virginia | $89,210 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $86,240 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $85,970 |
| 7. Washington | $85,130 |
| 8. Colorado | $83,590 |
| 9. Alaska | $83,460 |
| 10. Connecticut | $83,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $40.93 ($85,130 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $85,130 against $77,710 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Washington ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $95,970 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.