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Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Tennessee earned a median of $65,430 a year ($31.46 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $77,710; 11,420 were employed there, ranking #49 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 | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $65,430 | $77,710 |
| Mean annual wage | $71,190 | $83,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $31.46 | $37.36 |
| 10th percentile | $40,360 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $49,530 | $60,800 |
| 75th percentile | $82,600 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $106,190 | $128,870 |
| Employment | 11,420 | 491,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.482 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.10 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.