SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Massachusetts comes to $85,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,710 by 10.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Massachusetts comes to $85,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,710 by 10.6%. Pay ranges from under $49,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $145,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,400 to $115,230.
Employment stands at 12,820, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Massachusetts ranks number 6th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $93,010. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,500 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $66,400 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $85,970 | +10.6% |
| 75th | $115,230 | +48.3% |
| 90th | $145,890 | +87.7% |
| Mean | $94,180 | +21.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $93,010 | 10,090 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $79,040 | 620 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $78,690 | 1,090 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $75,310 | 220 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $71,830 | 180 | |
| 6 | Pittsfield | $64,990 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $85,970 buys what $81,257 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,257US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,970 a year, 10.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,500 to $145,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 12,820 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $93,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $85,970, or $41.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,710, so pay in Massachusetts is 10.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Massachusetts earns more than $145,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $93,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 12,820 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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