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Buyers and Purchasing Agents in New Jersey earned a median of $93,250 a year ($44.83 an hour) in May 2025, 20% above the national median of $77,710; 12,180 were employed there, ranking #2 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 | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $93,250 | $77,710 |
| Mean annual wage | $97,390 | $83,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $44.83 | $37.36 |
| 10th percentile | $62,400 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $75,030 | $60,800 |
| 75th percentile | $116,430 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $140,730 | $128,870 |
| Employment | 12,180 | 491,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.843 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.90 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.