Purchasing Agent Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median purchasing agent in the Indianapolis area earns $72,260 a year ($34.74 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 4% above the Indiana median ($69,350). Half of the 3,690 purchasing agents there earn between $57,970 and $95,000.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,430 | $45,810 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $57,970 | $56,340 | $60,800 |
| Median | $72,260 | $69,350 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $95,000 | $85,870 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $122,680 | $108,740 | $128,870 |
| Average | $78,260 | $75,080 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 3,690 | 10,720 | 491,430 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 42nd 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.