The median annual wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Lafayette, LA is $61,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,240.
Pay spans roughly $41,380 at the 10th percentile to $106,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.75 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as buyers and purchasing agents in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $61,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.75 |
| 10th percentile | $41,380 |
| 90th percentile | $106,480 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.