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Purchasing Agent Salary in Missouri (2026)
$31.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,782/year ($4,398/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,070 Purchasing Agent jobs in Missouri (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $65,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,782 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $65,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,698 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,022 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,148 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,782 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Missouri?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Missouri is $65,650 per year ($31.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,480 and $85,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $65,650, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $52,782 per year ($4,398 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,070 Purchasing Agent jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.