Purchasing Agent Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median purchasing agent in the Louisville area earns $67,270 a year ($32.34 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 3% above the Kentucky median ($65,240). Half of the 1,650 purchasing agents there earn between $55,190 and $85,280.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,740 | $42,600 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $55,190 | $51,660 | $60,800 |
| Median | $67,270 | $65,240 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $85,280 | $83,340 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $106,890 | $105,370 | $128,870 |
| Average | $73,450 | $70,810 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 1,650 | 5,440 | 491,430 |
Louisville, KY ranks 49th 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.