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Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Kentucky earned a median of $65,240 a year ($31.36 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $77,710; 5,440 were employed there, ranking #51 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $65,240 | $77,710 |
| Mean annual wage | $70,810 | $83,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $31.36 | $37.36 |
| 10th percentile | $42,600 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $51,660 | $60,800 |
| 75th percentile | $83,340 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $105,370 | $128,870 |
| Employment | 5,440 | 491,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.72 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.86 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.