Purchasing Agent Salary in St. Louis, MO
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The median purchasing agent in the St. Louis area earns $73,280 a year ($35.23 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($77,710) and 12% above the Missouri median ($65,650). Half of the 4,600 purchasing agents there earn between $60,390 and $94,010.
| Annual pay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,170 | $45,280 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $60,390 | $55,480 | $60,800 |
| Median | $73,280 | $65,650 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $94,010 | $85,180 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $118,850 | $111,070 | $128,870 |
| Average | $79,320 | $73,600 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 4,600 | 8,070 | 491,430 |
St. Louis, MO ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay. Highest: Washington, DC ($104,880).
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- Kansas City, MO: $74,740
- 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.