The median annual wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Columbia, MO is $59,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,520.
Pay spans roughly $38,420 at the 10th percentile to $115,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.46 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as buyers and purchasing agents in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $59,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.46 |
| 10th percentile | $38,420 |
| 90th percentile | $115,380 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.