Purchasing Agent Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median purchasing agent in the Birmingham area earns $66,260 a year ($31.86 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 10% below the Alabama median ($74,030). Half of the 1,710 purchasing agents there earn between $54,850 and $86,350.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,730 | $45,190 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $54,850 | $57,340 | $60,800 |
| Median | $66,260 | $74,030 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $86,350 | $98,580 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $112,150 | $127,620 | $128,870 |
| Average | $74,230 | $80,360 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 1,710 | 8,960 | 491,430 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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.