Purchasing Agent Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median purchasing agent in the Raleigh area earns $77,210 a year ($37.12 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($75,880). Half of the 2,030 purchasing agents there earn between $62,170 and $99,150.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,410 | $48,440 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $62,170 | $60,000 | $60,800 |
| Median | $77,210 | $75,880 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $99,150 | $97,550 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $129,830 | $127,860 | $128,870 |
| Average | $83,750 | $82,170 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 2,030 | 14,290 | 491,430 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Charlotte, NC: $77,890
- 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.