Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary
in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $49,940–$78,770
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #310 of 337
Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $60,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $77,710 and 8% below the MO statewide median of $65,650. It ranks #310 of 337 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $74,740 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,280 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $62,760 |
| Springfield, MO | $62,270 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $61,260 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,380 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,260 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $55,110 |
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What is the average Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $60,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $49,940 and $78,770. The 10th percentile is $41,130 and the 90th is $103,810.
Is Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Buyers and Purchasing Agents?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $77,710 and 8% below the MO statewide median of $65,650. It ranks #310 of 337 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Buyers and Purchasing Agents make an hour in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area?
About $29.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,570 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.01–$37.87 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.