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Purchasing Agent Salary in Texas (2026)
$36.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,331/year ($5,194/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 44,030 Purchasing Agent jobs in Texas (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $76,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $62,331 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $76,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,901 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,818 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,331 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,194 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Texas?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Texas is $76,050 per year ($36.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,470 and $97,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Texas?
- On the median salary of $76,050, a single filer in Texas takes home about $62,331 per year ($5,194 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 44,030 Purchasing Agent jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.