Purchasing Agent Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median purchasing agent in the Seattle area earns $95,970 a year ($46.14 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($77,710) and 13% above the Washington median ($85,130). Half of the 9,960 purchasing agents there earn between $75,000 and $118,820.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,450 | $58,260 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $75,000 | $68,820 | $60,800 |
| Median | $95,970 | $85,130 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $118,820 | $108,240 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $138,430 | $137,980 | $128,870 |
| Average | $97,900 | $92,620 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 9,960 | 15,400 | 491,430 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- San Francisco, CA: $93,600
- Boston, MA: $93,010
- Denver, CO: $87,920
- Baltimore, MD: $84,590
- Providence, RI: $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.