Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Iowa

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for buyers and purchasing agents in Iowa was $70,360 -9.5% vs national

Iowa vs United States

IowaUnited States
Median annual$70,360$77,710
Median hourly$33.83$37.36
Employment4,570491,430
Location quotient0.931.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Iowa) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $46,850, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $106,910 — a 2.3x gap between entry-level and top earners.

The median wage in Iowa is 9.5% below the national median — a difference of about $7,350 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average buyers and purchasing agents salary in Iowa?

The median annual wage in Iowa is $70,360 ($33.83 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Iowa compare to the national average for buyers and purchasing agents?

The Iowa median of $70,360 is 9.5% lower than the U.S. median of $77,710.

How many buyers and purchasing agents work in Iowa?

Approximately 4,570 are employed in Iowa, per BLS OES.