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Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Washington earned a median of $85,130 a year ($40.93 an hour) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $77,710; 15,400 were employed there, ranking #7 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 | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $85,130 | $77,710 |
| Mean annual wage | $92,620 | $83,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.93 | $37.36 |
| 10th percentile | $58,260 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $68,820 | $60,800 |
| 75th percentile | $108,240 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $137,980 | $128,870 |
| Employment | 15,400 | 491,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.336 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.37 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.