Purchasing Agent Salary in New York, NY
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The median purchasing agent in the New York area earns $83,350 a year ($40.07 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 5% above the New York State median ($79,460). Half of the 29,360 purchasing agents there earn between $68,930 and $107,550.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,780 | $51,820 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $68,930 | $64,560 | $60,800 |
| Median | $83,350 | $79,460 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $107,550 | $102,100 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $136,590 | $132,080 | $128,870 |
| Average | $92,580 | $87,150 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 29,360 | 31,240 | 491,430 |
New York, NY ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Buffalo, NY: $75,520
- 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.