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Purchasing Agent Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$36.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,851/year ($4,904/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,850 Purchasing Agent jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $74,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,851 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $74,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,659 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,734 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,851 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,904 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Nebraska?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Nebraska is $74,950 per year ($36.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,990 and $92,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $74,950, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $58,851 per year ($4,904 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,850 Purchasing Agent jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.