Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$92,490
- 25th Percentile — Junior$115,550
- 50th Percentile — Median$148,080
- 75th Percentile — Senior$182,270
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$223,280
The top 10% of Purchasing Managers earn $223,280 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $92,490, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $186,350 | +19.2% |
| Colorado | $183,310 | +17.2% |
| Massachusetts | $179,070 | +14.5% |
| New York | $177,260 | +13.4% |
| District of Columbia | $175,130 | +12.0% |
| Virginia | $170,830 | +9.3% |
| Washington | $167,790 | +7.3% |
| California | $165,780 | +6.0% |
| New Hampshire | $165,550 | +5.9% |
| Delaware (est.) | $164,178 | +5.0% |
| Kansas | $163,580 | +4.6% |
| Georgia | $163,270 | +4.4% |
| Illinois | $161,930 | +3.6% |
| Arkansas | $159,840 | +2.2% |
| Maryland | $157,990 | +1.0% |
| Connecticut | $154,900 | -0.9% |
| Michigan | $153,680 | -1.7% |
| Tennessee | $153,620 | -1.8% |
| Minnesota | $152,010 | -2.8% |
| North Carolina | $151,090 | -3.4% |
| Arizona | $150,180 | -4.0% |
| Ohio | $147,350 | -5.8% |
| West Virginia | $147,100 | -5.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $146,520 | -6.3% |
| Oregon | $146,090 | -6.6% |
| Texas | $145,520 | -6.9% |
| Idaho | $145,250 | -7.1% |
| Rhode Island | $144,730 | -7.4% |
| Vermont | $141,750 | -9.3% |
| Florida | $141,140 | -9.7% |
| Maine | $139,990 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $138,720 | -11.3% |
| South Carolina | $138,410 | -11.5% |
| North Dakota | $138,010 | -11.7% |
| Missouri | $136,330 | -12.8% |
| South Dakota | $135,990 | -13.0% |
| Indiana | $135,080 | -13.6% |
| Wisconsin | $134,870 | -13.7% |
| Montana | $134,420 | -14.0% |
| Alabama | $132,260 | -15.4% |
| Utah | $130,820 | -16.3% |
| Iowa | $130,130 | -16.8% |
| Nebraska | $129,590 | -17.1% |
| Nevada | $129,210 | -17.4% |
| Wyoming | $128,990 | -17.5% |
| Kentucky | $127,000 | -18.8% |
| Oklahoma | $124,030 | -20.7% |
| Hawaii | $124,000 | -20.7% |
| Mississippi | $122,820 | -21.5% |
| Louisiana | $122,110 | -21.9% |
| Alaska | $116,560 | -25.5% |
What Factors Affect Purchasing Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Purchasing Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New Jersey pays an average of $186,350, while Alaska pays $116,560 — a gap of $69,790 per year.
The middle half of Purchasing Managers earn between $115,550 and $182,270 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,490, while the top 10% earn more than $223,280.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Purchasing Managers?
The average salary for Purchasing Managers in the United States is $156,360 per year, with a median of $148,080.
What is the starting salary for Purchasing Managers?
Entry-level Purchasing Managers typically earn between $92,490 and $115,550 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Purchasing Managers the most?
New Jersey pays Purchasing Managers the most at $186,350 per year on average, followed by Colorado ($183,310) and Massachusetts ($179,070).
How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $156,360, Purchasing Managers earn approximately $75.17 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Purchasing Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 84,320 Purchasing Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $156,360 and a median of $148,080 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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