SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Minnesota
Minnesota · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $80,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $80,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $64,570 and $101,360. The lowest tenth earn under $52,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $125,590.
The area has 10,960 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.7 of every thousand jobs. Minnesota ranks number 13th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $88,320. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 231st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,680 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $64,570 | −16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $80,370 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $101,360 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $125,590 | +61.6% |
| Mean | $84,710 | +9.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $88,320 | 290 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $82,710 | 8,090 | |
| 3 | St. Cloud | $75,830 | 300 | |
| 4 | Mankato | $73,390 | 200 | |
| 5 | Duluth | $72,800 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $80,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,511US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,370 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,680 to $125,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,960 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $88,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $80,370, or $38.64 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 Minnesota is 3.4% 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 Minnesota earns more than $125,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,680 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 Rochester, at $88,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,960 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. 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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