SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
At $74,950, median pay for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Nebraska tracks the national median of $77,710 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,950, median pay for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Nebraska tracks the national median of $77,710 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,990 and $92,480. The lowest tenth earn under $47,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,180.
The area has 2,850 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.88 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 29th by median wage. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 179th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | −38.4% |
| 25th | $59,990 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $74,950 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $92,480 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $124,180 | +59.8% |
| Mean | $80,290 | +3.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $76,100 | 1,220 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $69,840 | 530 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $66,710 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,950 goes as far as $83,185 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,185US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,950 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,840 to $124,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,850 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $76,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $74,950, or $36.03 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 Nebraska is 3.6% lower. 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 Nebraska earns more than $124,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,840 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 Omaha, at $76,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,850 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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