Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Utah: $81,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Utah

$81,500 / year

≈ $6,800 per month · $39.18 per hour

LocationOr metro area

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

25th percentile
$61,000Average
$81,50075th percentile
$100,000

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 within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

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 pay by experience level

Entry level$50,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$80,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$104,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$133,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

52,200

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

63,580 workers

$101,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

46,080 workers

$97,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

46,080 workers

$97,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

41,330 workers

$77,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

39,610 workers

$98,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

39,030 workers

$112,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

24,300 workers

$83,500

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

22,620 workers

$95,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)

21,720 workers

$78,000

Administrative and Support Services

17,150 workers

$87,000

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

How this role compares

Buyers and Purchasing Agents pays 8% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

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 $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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