Purchasing Agent Salary in Kentucky
Purchases goods and services for organizations, negotiating with vendors to get the best value.
State Average
$64,715
across 10 metros
vs National Avg
-10.8%
national: $72,531
Metros Covered
10
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$70,990
Lexington-Fayette
All metro areas in Kentucky
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10 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KYKY | $45K | $58K | $71K | $84K | $71K |
| Elizabethtown, KYKY | $43K | $56K | $68K | $81K | $68K |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHKY | $42K | $55K | $67K | $79K | $67K |
| Clarksville, TN-KYKY | $41K | $54K | $67K | $80K | $67K |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $43K | $54K | $65K | $75K | $65K |
| Owensboro, KYKY | $43K | $54K | $64K | $74K | $64K |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $40K | $52K | $64K | $75K | $64K |
| Bowling Green, KYKY | $42K | $52K | $62K | $72K | $62K |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $39K | $50K | $60K | $70K | $60K |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan areaKY | $38K | $49K | $60K | $71K | $60K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.