Purchasing Agent Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median purchasing agent in the Memphis area earns $69,430 a year ($33.38 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 6% above the Tennessee median ($65,430). Half of the 2,110 purchasing agents there earn between $53,770 and $87,010.
Median $69,430
10th: $45,74090th: $108,770
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,740 | $40,360 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $53,770 | $49,530 | $60,800 |
| Median | $69,430 | $65,430 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $87,010 | $82,600 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $108,770 | $106,190 | $128,870 |
| Average | $74,630 | $71,190 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 2,110 | 11,420 | 491,430 |
Memphis, TN ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Nashville, TN: $68,130
- 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.