Purchasing Agent Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median purchasing agent in the Baltimore area earns $84,590 a year ($40.67 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 7% below the Maryland median ($90,900). Half of the 4,360 purchasing agents there earn between $63,200 and $111,530.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,740 | $56,310 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $63,200 | $68,370 | $60,800 |
| Median | $84,590 | $90,900 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $111,530 | $123,300 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $140,670 | $148,700 | $128,870 |
| Average | $92,040 | $97,050 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 4,360 | 8,900 | 491,430 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 7th 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
- Providence, RI: $84,590
- New York, NY: $83,350
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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.