Purchasing Agent Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median purchasing agent in the Kansas City area earns $74,740 a year ($35.93 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 14% above the Missouri median ($65,650). Half of the 4,270 purchasing agents there earn between $59,120 and $92,990.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,980 | $45,280 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $59,120 | $55,480 | $60,800 |
| Median | $74,740 | $65,650 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $92,990 | $85,180 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $122,100 | $111,070 | $128,870 |
| Average | $78,090 | $73,600 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 4,270 | 8,070 | 491,430 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- St. Louis, MO: $73,280
- 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.