Purchasing Agent Salary in Washington, DC
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The median purchasing agent in the Washington area earns $104,880 a year ($50.42 an hour), 35% above the U.S. median ($77,710). Half of the 14,240 purchasing agents there earn between $77,690 and $135,510.
Median $104,880
10th: $59,76090th: $162,890
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,760 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $77,690 | $60,800 |
| Median | $104,880 | $77,710 |
| 75th percentile | $135,510 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $162,890 | $128,870 |
| Average | $109,790 | $83,770 |
| Jobs | 14,240 | 491,430 |
Washington, DC ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for purchasing agent pay.
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- 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
- 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.