Purchasing Agent Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median purchasing agent in the Salt Lake City area earns $71,470 a year ($34.36 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 4% below the Utah median ($74,540). Half of the 1,950 purchasing agents there earn between $57,290 and $87,700.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,300 | $46,850 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $57,290 | $58,830 | $60,800 |
| Median | $71,470 | $74,540 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $87,700 | $96,570 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $112,610 | $121,120 | $128,870 |
| Average | $75,640 | $78,730 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 1,950 | 4,090 | 491,430 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 43rd 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
- Providence, RI: $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.