The median annual wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Rhode Island is $78,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,690.
Pay spans roughly $49,240 at the 10th percentile to $128,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.55 per hour. An estimated 1,350 people work as buyers and purchasing agents in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $78,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.55 |
| 10th percentile | $49,240 |
| 90th percentile | $128,500 |
| Employment | 1,350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.