Purchasing Agent Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median purchasing agent in the Milwaukee area earns $76,800 a year ($36.92 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 8% above the Wisconsin median ($70,880). Half of the 2,490 purchasing agents there earn between $61,990 and $93,060.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,760 | $47,530 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $61,990 | $58,680 | $60,800 |
| Median | $76,800 | $70,880 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $93,060 | $85,210 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $105,600 | $102,720 | $128,870 |
| Average | $78,520 | $74,450 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 2,490 | 9,240 | 491,430 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 30th 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.