Purchasing Agent Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median purchasing agent in the Atlanta area earns $75,140 a year ($36.13 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 1% above the Georgia median ($74,530). Half of the 10,450 purchasing agents there earn between $64,290 and $100,160.
Median $75,140
10th: $50,96090th: $131,770
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,960 | $48,070 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $64,290 | $61,110 | $60,800 |
| Median | $75,140 | $74,530 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $100,160 | $98,420 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $131,770 | $129,000 | $128,870 |
| Average | $85,250 | $82,840 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 10,450 | 15,710 | 491,430 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Washington, DC: $104,880
- San Jose, CA: $101,500
- Seattle, WA: $95,970
- San Francisco, CA: $93,600
- Boston, MA: $93,010
- Denver, CO: $87,920
- Baltimore, MD: $84,590
- Providence, RI: $84,590
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.