Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary
in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $59,770–$99,590
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #73 of 337
Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $77,770 a year, based on BLS estimates for 420 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $77,710 and 9% below the WA statewide median of $85,130. It ranks #73 of 337 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in other WA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,970 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $94,790 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $83,100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $80,450 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,030 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $74,770 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $73,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $68,300 |
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Questions
What is the average Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $77,770 a year (May 2025). Half of the 420 jobs pay between $59,770 and $99,590. The 10th percentile is $49,000 and the 90th is $135,800.
Is Western Washington nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Buyers and Purchasing Agents?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $77,710 and 9% below the WA statewide median of $85,130. It ranks #73 of 337 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Buyers and Purchasing Agents make an hour in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area?
About $37.39 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $77,770 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.74–$47.88 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.