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Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$68,050

Mean: $73,920

~$53,079 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$32.72

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$2,201/mo

Savings rate

47%

Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Yuma, AZ — median $68,050/year, range $51,480-$88,610

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$51,480

Median

$68,050

75th %

$88,610

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Buyers and Purchasing Agents salaries in Yuma, AZ

Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Yuma, AZ earn a median of $68,050 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $73,920, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most buyers and purchasing agents in this area earn between $51,480 and $88,610. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $32.72 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↓↓ -4% growthDecline (BLS 2024–2034)

-4% as automated procurement systems handle routine purchasing. But strategic sourcing — negotiating with key suppliers, managing supply chain risk, finding alternative vendors during disruptions — still requires experienced humans.

Worth knowing: The career pivot here is from "purchasing agent" to "strategic sourcing specialist" or "procurement analyst." Same field, higher value, better pay. Data analytics and supply chain certifications (CPSM) make the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a buyers and purchasing agents in Yuma?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $68,050. The average (mean) is $73,920, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a buyers and purchasing agents make per hour in Yuma?

About $32.72/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for buyers and purchasing agents in Yuma?

The middle 50% earn between $51,480 and $88,610. Below $51,480 is typically entry-level; above $88,610 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $68,050 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$68,050$53,079
Monthly$5,671$4,423
Biweekly$2,617$2,042
Weekly$1,309$1,021
Hourly (40h/wk)$32.72$25.52
Hourly (35h/wk)$37.39$29.16
Hourly (30h/wk)$43.62$34.03
Daily (8h)$262$204

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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