Purchasing Agent Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median purchasing agent in the Nashville area earns $68,130 a year ($32.75 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 4% above the Tennessee median ($65,430). Half of the 3,660 purchasing agents there earn between $52,890 and $86,420.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,500 | $40,360 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $52,890 | $49,530 | $60,800 |
| Median | $68,130 | $65,430 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $86,420 | $82,600 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $109,990 | $106,190 | $128,870 |
| Average | $74,210 | $71,190 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 3,660 | 11,420 | 491,430 |
Nashville, TN ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Memphis, TN: $69,430
- 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.