Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Georgia: $85,500 Average

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Average base salary, Georgia

$85,500 / year

≈ $7,150 per month · $41.11 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $77,000

25th percentile
$63,000Average
$85,50075th percentile
$102,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary by state

Alabama$83,000

Alaska$94,000

Arizona$82,500

Arkansas$89,000

California$94,000

Colorado$94,500

Connecticut$92,500

Delaware$91,000

District of Columbia$127,000

Florida$81,000

Georgia$85,500

Hawaii$83,000

Idaho$77,500

Illinois$86,000

Indiana$77,500

Iowa$77,000

Kansas$78,000

Kentucky$73,500

Louisiana$77,500

Maine$85,500

Maryland$100,500

Massachusetts$97,500

Michigan$83,500

Minnesota$87,500

Mississippi$79,500

Missouri$76,000

Montana$70,000

Nebraska$83,000

Nevada$78,000

New Hampshire$84,500

New Jersey$101,000

New Mexico$87,000

New York$90,000

North Carolina$85,000

North Dakota$80,500

Ohio$82,500

Oklahoma$80,000

Oregon$83,000

Pennsylvania$81,000

Rhode Island$88,000

South Carolina$84,000

South Dakota$81,500

Tennessee$73,500

Texas$83,500

Utah$81,500

Vermont$84,500

Virginia$98,500

Washington$96,000

West Virginia$80,500

Wisconsin$77,000

Wyoming$78,000

About this role

Buyers and Purchasing Agents is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Buyers and Purchasing Agents work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary by industry

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

112,200 workers

$85,000

Wholesale Trade

70,490 workers

$80,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

63,580 workers

$101,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

46,080 workers

$97,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

39,610 workers

$98,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

39,470 workers

$112,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

38,460 workers

$67,500

Construction

23,180 workers

$80,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Buyers and Purchasing Agents pays 9% below the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Cost Estimator$88,500

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Compliance Officer$91,500

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Fundraiser$80,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Buyers and Purchasing Agents make?

The average base salary for a Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the United States is $86,500 per year, or about $41.59 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,000 and $104,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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