LSLocalSalaryHub

Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$73,920

Mean: $79,380

~$57,658 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$35.54

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$2,486/mo

Savings rate

50%

Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Jacksonville, NC — median $73,920/year, range $58,070-$96,570

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$58,070

Median

$73,920

75th %

$96,570

Median is in the 41th percentile of the typical range

Buyers and Purchasing Agents in other NC cities

Compare the same occupation across cities in NC.

About Buyers and Purchasing Agents salaries in Jacksonville, NC

Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Jacksonville, NC earn a median of $73,920 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $79,380, 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 $58,070 and $96,570. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $35.54 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 Jacksonville?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $73,920. The average (mean) is $79,380, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

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

About $35.54/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 Jacksonville?

The middle 50% earn between $58,070 and $96,570. Below $58,070 is typically entry-level; above $96,570 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $73,920 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$73,920$57,658
Monthly$6,160$4,805
Biweekly$2,843$2,218
Weekly$1,422$1,109
Hourly (40h/wk)$35.54$27.72
Hourly (35h/wk)$40.62$31.68
Hourly (30h/wk)$47.38$36.96
Daily (8h)$284$222

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

Buyers and Purchasing Agents: Highest-Paying Cities in the U.S.

Top 10 cities nationwide for buyers and purchasing agents, based on BLS median salary data.

Related Occupations in Jacksonville

Similar roles in the same field, ranked by national average salary.

Get Salary Alerts

Be the first to know when Buyers and Purchasing Agents salaries change in Jacksonville, NC.

Free alerts · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime

See more salary data

More pages tied to this occupation and region.