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Purchasing Agent Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$31.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,869/year ($4,489/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $112,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,440 Purchasing Agent jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $66,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,869 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $66,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,781 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,075 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,615 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,869 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Louisiana?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Louisiana is $66,340 per year ($31.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,550 and $88,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $66,340, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $53,869 per year ($4,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,440 Purchasing Agent jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.