Purchasing Agent Salary in Denver, CO
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The median purchasing agent in the Denver area earns $87,920 a year ($42.27 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 5% above the Colorado median ($83,590). Half of the 6,160 purchasing agents there earn between $72,490 and $106,120.
Median $87,920
10th: $60,16090th: $136,740
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,160 | $54,990 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $72,490 | $66,500 | $60,800 |
| Median | $87,920 | $83,590 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $106,120 | $105,390 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $136,740 | $135,470 | $128,870 |
| Average | $94,620 | $91,410 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 6,160 | 10,080 | 491,430 |
Denver, CO ranks 6th 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
- 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.