Purchasing Agent Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median purchasing agent in the Los Angeles area earns $82,500 a year ($39.66 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and about the same as the California median ($82,720). Half of the 18,270 purchasing agents there earn between $65,310 and $107,780.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,540 | $52,690 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $65,310 | $66,150 | $60,800 |
| Median | $82,500 | $82,720 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $107,780 | $107,490 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $129,750 | $134,310 | $128,870 |
| Average | $89,820 | $90,900 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 18,270 | 48,010 | 491,430 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- San Jose, CA: $101,500
- San Francisco, CA: $93,600
- San Diego, CA: $83,090
- Washington, DC: $104,880
- Seattle, WA: $95,970
- 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.