Purchasing Agent Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median purchasing agent in the Detroit area earns $80,300 a year ($38.61 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 6% above the Michigan median ($75,900). Half of the 8,140 purchasing agents there earn between $62,190 and $104,430.
Median $80,300
10th: $50,02090th: $131,730
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,020 | $47,260 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $62,190 | $59,450 | $60,800 |
| Median | $80,300 | $75,900 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $104,430 | $98,950 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $131,730 | $126,330 | $128,870 |
| Average | $87,250 | $80,810 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 8,140 | 16,680 | 491,430 |
Detroit, MI ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $71,160
- 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
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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.