Purchasing Agent Salary in Louisiana
Purchases goods and services for organizations, negotiating with vendors to get the best value.
State Average
$68,917
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-5.0%
national: $72,531
Metros Covered
13
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$77,854
New Orleans-Metairie
All metro areas in Louisiana
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LALA | $50K | $64K | $78K | $92K | $78K |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LALA | $46K | $61K | $75K | $90K | $75K |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $44K | $60K | $75K | $90K | $75K |
| Lake Charles, LALA | $47K | $60K | $74K | $88K | $75K |
| Baton Rouge, LALA | $48K | $61K | $73K | $85K | $73K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LALA | $46K | $58K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Lafayette, LALA | $45K | $56K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $41K | $53K | $66K | $78K | $66K |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $43K | $54K | $65K | $76K | $65K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LALA | $43K | $54K | $64K | $75K | $64K |
| Hammond, LALA | $39K | $51K | $62K | $74K | $62K |
| Alexandria, LALA | $41K | $52K | $62K | $73K | $62K |
| Monroe, LALA | $35K | $48K | $61K | $74K | $61K |
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.