Purchasing Agent Salary in Providence, RI
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The median purchasing agent in the Providence area earns $84,590 a year ($40.67 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 2% below the Rhode Island median ($86,240). Half of the 2,410 purchasing agents there earn between $64,080 and $94,180.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,940 | $52,000 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $64,080 | $66,570 | $60,800 |
| Median | $84,590 | $86,240 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $94,180 | $91,260 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $121,760 | $121,760 | $128,870 |
| Average | $83,840 | $84,820 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 2,410 | n/a | 491,430 |
Providence, RI ranks 7th 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
- New York, NY: $83,350
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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.