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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$162,000 / year
≈ $13,500 per month · $77.88 per hour
25th percentile
$119,500Average
$162,00075th percentile
$188,500
$119,500Average
$162,00075th percentile
$188,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Purchasing Manager salary by state
Alabama$137,000
Alaska$120,500
Arizona$155,500
Arkansas$165,500
California$171,500
Colorado$189,500
Connecticut$160,500
District of Columbia$181,500
Florida$146,000
Georgia$169,000
Hawaii$128,500
Idaho$150,500
Illinois$167,500
Indiana$140,000
Iowa$134,500
Kansas$169,500
Kentucky$131,500
Louisiana$126,500
Maine$145,000
Maryland$163,500
Massachusetts$185,500
Michigan$159,000
Minnesota$157,500
Mississippi$127,000
Missouri$141,000
Montana$139,000
Nebraska$134,000
Nevada$133,500
New Hampshire$171,500
New Jersey$193,000
New Mexico$143,500
New York$183,500
North Carolina$156,500
North Dakota$143,000
Ohio$152,500
Oklahoma$128,500
Oregon$151,000
Pennsylvania$151,500
Rhode Island$150,000
South Carolina$143,500
South Dakota$140,500
Tennessee$159,000
Texas$150,500
Utah$135,500
Vermont$146,500
Virginia$177,000
Washington$173,500
West Virginia$152,000
Wisconsin$139,500
Wyoming$133,500
About this role
Purchasing Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Purchasing Managers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Top skills: Speaking Management of Personnel Resources Active Listening Writing Time Management Social Perceptiveness
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Purchasing Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$95,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$119,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$153,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$188,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$231,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Purchasing Manager salary by industry
Management of Companies and Enterprises
16,750 workers
$185,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
16,750 workers
$185,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
10,210 workers
$151,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
7,400 workers
$179,500Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
6,240 workers
$168,500Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
5,080 workers
$153,000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
4,510 workers
$157,500Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
4,390 workers
$161,500Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
2,780 workers
$165,500Machinery Manufacturing
2,540 workers
$146,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Purchasing Manager pays 13% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Fundraising Manager$145,000
Marketing Manager$184,000
General and Operations Managers$139,500
Biofuels Production Manager$139,000
Careers related to Purchasing Manager
Procurement Clerk$54,000
Logistician$93,000
Sales Manager$170,000
Supply Chain Manager$126,000
Marketing Manager$184,000
Management Analyst$118,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Purchasing Manager make?
The average base salary for a Purchasing Manager in the United States is $162,000 per year, or about $77.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $119,500 and $188,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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