What are the main factors that influence an Associate Buyer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Buyer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Buyer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Buyer's salary?

An Associate Buyer's salary grows with experience: an Associate Buyer (0-2 years)earns $58,611, an Intermediate Buyer (2-4 years)earns $71,212, a Purchasing Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $87,539, a Purchasing Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $109,810,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Buyer?

Associate Buyer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Buyer roles are District of Columbia $67,700, California $67,500, Massachusetts $66,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Buyer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Buyer level roles vary by specialization: Buyer Sales Associate: $74,638; Associate Buyer Womens Footwear: $73,289; Associate Apparel Buyer: $73,216; Associate Audio Buyer: $72,955; Associate Buyer/Planner: $72,868.

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Associate Buyer Salary in Wyoming

How much does an Associate Buyer make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Buyer in Wyoming is $58,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Associate Buyer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,590
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,800 to $64,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,339

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Associate Buyer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,400	$5,367	$1,238	$31
Average	$58,700	$4,892	$1,129	$28
25th Percentile	$53,800	$4,483	$1,035	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Buyer Salaries

An Associate Buyer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Buyer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Buyer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Associate Buyer (0-2 years): $58,611
Intermediate Buyer (2-4 years): $71,212
Purchasing Generalist III (4-7 years): $87,539
Purchasing Generalist IV (7+ years): $109,810

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Associate Buyer	0-2 years	$58,611
Intermediate Buyer	2-4 years	$71,212
Purchasing Generalist III	4-7 years	$87,539
Purchasing Generalist IV	7+ years	$109,810

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How Do Associate Buyer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Buyers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,700.
California: $67,500.
Massachusetts: $66,600.

District of Columbia $67,700 California $67,500 Massachusetts $66,600 Washington $66,300 New Jersey $66,300 Alaska $66,200 Connecticut $65,400 New York $65,000

Hawaii $63,900 Rhode Island $63,400 Maryland $63,100 Minnesota $62,600 Colorado $62,400 Illinois $62,300 Oregon $62,100 Delaware $61,900

New Hampshire $61,800 Virginia $61,600 Pennsylvania $60,900 Nevada $60,500 North Dakota $60,400 Michigan $60,200 Wisconsin $60,200 Vermont $60,000

Texas $59,700 Ohio $59,600 Maine $59,600 Arizona $59,600 Georgia $59,000 Indiana $58,700 Wyoming $58,700 Utah $58,600

Iowa $58,500 Kansas $58,200 Louisiana $58,200 North Carolina $58,100 Missouri $58,100 Florida $57,900 Montana $57,800 Nebraska $57,600

Kentucky $57,600 South Carolina $57,300 Tennessee $57,200 Idaho $57,100 New Mexico $56,700 Oklahoma $56,600 Alabama $56,200 South Dakota $55,600

Arkansas $55,300 West Virginia $55,100 Mississippi $54,600

Top Paying Cities for Associate Buyers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Medicine Bow: $59,600
Saratoga: $59,800
Savery: $59,800

Medicine Bow, WY $59,600 Saratoga, WY $59,800 Savery, WY $59,800 Sinclair, WY $59,700 Walcott, WY $59,600 Wamsutter, WY $59,700 Worland, WY $59,800 Basin, WY $59,800

Burlington, WY $59,800 Byron, WY $59,800 Cody, WY $59,700 Cowley, WY $59,800 Deaver, WY $59,700 Emblem, WY $59,800 Frannie, WY $59,700 Greybull, WY $59,800

Hyattville, WY $59,700 Kirby, WY $59,900 Lovell, WY $59,700 Manderson, WY $59,700 Meeteetse, WY $59,700 Otto, WY $59,800 Powell, WY $59,800 Ralston, WY $59,900

Shell, WY $59,600 Ten Sleep, WY $59,700 Thermopolis, WY $59,800 Wapiti, WY $59,700 Riverton, WY $59,900 Arapahoe, WY $59,900 Crowheart, WY $59,700 Dubois, WY $59,800

Fort Washakie, WY $59,900 Hudson, WY $60,000 Kinnear, WY $59,800 Lander, WY $59,900 Pavillion, WY $59,800 Saint Stephens, WY $59,900 Casper, WY $58,400 Shirley Basin, WY $59,000

Alcova, WY $59,300 Arminto, WY $59,500 Douglas, WY $59,600 Edgerton, WY $59,500 Evansville, WY $58,400 Glenrock, WY $58,600 Hiland, WY $59,500 Kaycee, WY $59,600

Linch, WY $59,600 Lysite, WY $59,600 Midwest, WY $59,500 Mills, WY $58,400 Natrona, WY $58,600 Powder River, WY $59,000 Shoshoni, WY $59,700 Newcastle, WY $59,500

Aladdin, WY $59,400 Alva, WY $59,400 Beulah, WY $59,500 Devils Tower, WY $59,600 Four Corners, WY $59,000 Gillette, WY $59,800 Hulett, WY $59,500 Moorcroft, WY $59,700

Osage, WY $59,500 Recluse, WY $59,500 Rozet, WY $59,700 Sundance, WY $59,600 Upton, WY $59,600 Weston, WY $59,500 Wright, WY $59,800 Sheridan, WY $59,800

Arvada, WY $59,500 Banner, WY $59,700 Big Horn, WY $59,700 Buffalo, WY $59,800 Clearmont, WY $59,600 Dayton, WY $59,700 Leiter, WY $59,600 Parkman, WY $59,600

Ranchester, WY $59,700 Saddlestring, WY $59,700 Story, WY $59,900 Wolf, WY $59,600 Wyarno, WY $59,600 Rock Springs, WY $59,900 Bondurant, WY $59,700 Boulder, WY $59,700

Cora, WY $59,700 Evanston, WY $59,700 Farson, WY $59,800 Fort Bridger, WY $59,800 Granger, WY $59,900 Green River, WY $60,000 Lonetree, WY $59,600 Lyman, WY $59,900

Mc Kinnon, WY $59,600 Mountain View, WY $59,900 Pinedale, WY $59,900 Point Of Rocks, WY $59,800 Reliance, WY $59,800 Robertson, WY $59,700 Superior, WY $59,700 Jackson, WY $59,600

Kelly, WY $59,500 Moose, WY $59,500 Moran, WY $59,300 Wilson, WY $59,500 Teton Village, WY $59,500 Kemmerer, WY $59,600 Afton, WY $59,800 Auburn, WY $59,600

Bedford, WY $59,500 Big Piney, WY $59,700 Cokeville, WY $59,400 Daniel, WY $59,600 Diamondville, WY $60,000 Etna, WY $59,200 Fairview, WY $59,700 Freedom, WY $59,100

Frontier, WY $59,700 Grover, WY $59,600 La Barge, WY $59,800 Opal, WY $59,800 Smoot, WY $59,700 Thayne, WY $59,400 Alpine, WY $59,200 Alta, WY $58,800

Yoder, WY $59,600 Rawlins, WY $59,800 Jeffrey City, WY $59,700 Baggs, WY $59,900 Bairoil, WY $59,800 Dixon, WY $60,000 Elk Mountain, WY $59,600 Encampment, WY $59,800

Hanna, WY $59,700 Little America, WY $59,900 Cheyenne, WY $58,700 Fe Warren Afb, WY $58,700 Albin, WY $59,500 Bosler, WY $57,400 Buford, WY $58,800 Burns, WY $59,300

Carpenter, WY $59,300 Centennial, WY $58,500 Garrett, WY $59,500 Granite Canon, WY $59,200 Hillsdale, WY $59,100 Horse Creek, WY $58,400 Jelm, WY $59,900 Laramie, WY $57,400

Meriden, WY $59,300 Pine Bluffs, WY $59,600 Rock River, WY $58,100 Tie Siding, WY $59,000 Yellowstone National Park, WY $59,300 Wheatland, WY $59,600 Chugwater, WY $59,400 Fort Laramie, WY $59,600

Glendo, WY $59,700 Guernsey, WY $59,800 Hartville, WY $59,700 Hawk Springs, WY $59,500 Huntley, WY $59,600 Jay Em, WY $59,500 Lagrange, WY $59,500 Lance Creek, WY $59,500

Lingle, WY $59,700 Lost Springs, WY $59,600 Lusk, WY $59,500 Manville, WY $59,600 Shawnee, WY $59,600 Torrington, WY $59,700 Van Tassell, WY $59,500 Veteran, WY $59,600

Associate Buyer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Associate Buyer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $65,711. While startup companies pay approximate $55,590.

Associate Buyer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$55,590
Growth Stage	51~500	$58,793
Established	501~5000	$63,456
Enterprise	5000+	$65,711

Associate Buyer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Buyer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Associate Buyer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Buyer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Buyer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$82,180	$40.0	40%
Financial Services	$76,310	$37.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$71,614	$34.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$70,440	$34.0	20%
Insurance	$67,505	$32.0	15%

Associate Buyer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Buyer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$53,800

Average $58,700/year

$64,400

$4,483

Average $4,892/month

$5,367

$1,035

Average $1,129/week

$1,238

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,400	$5,367	$1,238	$31
Average	$58,700	$4,892	$1,129	$28
25th Percentile	$53,800	$4,483	$1,035	$26

Associate Buyer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Commodities Purchasing Specialist II

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Associate Buyer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Associate Buyer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Intermediate Buyer	$71,300	21%
Commodities Purchasing Specialist II	$71,300	21%

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