Purchasing Agent Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median purchasing agent in the Philadelphia area earns $81,470 a year ($39.17 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 11% above the Pennsylvania median ($73,550). Half of the 9,170 purchasing agents there earn between $65,190 and $107,410.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,030 | $44,470 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $65,190 | $56,340 | $60,800 |
| Median | $81,470 | $73,550 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $107,410 | $95,960 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $131,600 | $121,520 | $128,870 |
| Average | $88,520 | $78,100 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 9,170 | 17,430 | 491,430 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $69,990
- 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.