Buyers and Purchasing Agents Salary in Ohio

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for buyers and purchasing agents in Ohio was $76,410 -1.7% vs national

Ohio vs United States

OhioUnited States
Median annual$76,410$77,710
Median hourly$36.74$37.36
Employment21,640491,430
Location quotient1.231.00

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

What the data says

The median wage in Ohio is 1.7% below the national median — a difference of about $1,300 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $47,560, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $120,950 — a 2.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median annual wage in Ohio is $76,410 ($36.74 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

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

The Ohio median of $76,410 is 1.7% lower than the U.S. median of $77,710.

How many buyers and purchasing agents work in Ohio?

Approximately 21,640 are employed in Ohio, per BLS OES.