Purchasing Agent Salary in Austin, TX
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The median purchasing agent in the Austin area earns $77,150 a year ($37.09 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 1% above the Texas median ($76,050). Half of the 4,340 purchasing agents there earn between $61,570 and $97,240.
Median $77,150
10th: $50,67090th: $122,370
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,670 | $47,760 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $61,570 | $59,470 | $60,800 |
| Median | $77,150 | $76,050 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $97,240 | $97,730 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $122,370 | $124,140 | $128,870 |
| Average | $81,950 | $80,830 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 4,340 | 44,030 | 491,430 |
Austin, TX ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- San Antonio, TX: $79,550
- Dallas, TX: $79,420
- Houston, TX: $76,290
- Washington, DC: $104,880
- San Jose, CA: $101,500
- Seattle, WA: $95,970
- San Francisco, CA: $93,600
- Boston, MA: $93,010
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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.