Purchasing Agent Salary in Boston, MA
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The median purchasing agent in the Boston area earns $93,010 a year ($44.72 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 8% above the Massachusetts median ($85,970). Half of the 10,090 purchasing agents there earn between $70,370 and $122,890.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,080 | $49,500 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $70,370 | $66,400 | $60,800 |
| Median | $93,010 | $85,970 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $122,890 | $115,230 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $153,340 | $145,890 | $128,870 |
| Average | $97,820 | $94,180 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 10,090 | 12,820 | 491,430 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th 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
- Denver, CO: $87,920
- Baltimore, MD: $84,590
- 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.