Purchasing Managers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $148,080 · Median hourly: $71.19 · Employment: 84,320
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,490 | $44.47 |
| 25th | $115,550 | $55.55 |
| Median | $148,080 | $71.19 |
| 75th | $182,270 | $87.63 |
| 90th | $223,280 | $107.35 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-3061
- Total U.S. employment: 84,320
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
At $71.19 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $148,075 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $148,080.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $92,490, median pay is $148,080, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $223,280.
Purchasing Managers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $130,710 | $62.84 | -11.7% | 1,520 |
| Alaska | $114,650 | $55.12 | -22.6% | 140 |
| Arizona | $138,940 | $66.80 | -6.2% | 1,630 |
| Arkansas | $156,450 | $75.22 | +5.7% | 930 |
| California | $159,830 | $76.84 | +7.9% | 7,470 |
| Colorado | $171,250 | $82.33 | +15.6% | 1,320 |
| Connecticut | $138,680 | $66.68 | -6.3% | 1,420 |
| Delaware | — | — | — | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $175,720 | $84.48 | +18.7% | 1,110 |
| Florida | $133,410 | $64.14 | -9.9% | 3,960 |
| Georgia | $155,360 | $74.69 | +4.9% | 3,430 |
| Hawaii | $113,490 | $54.56 | -23.4% | 220 |
| Idaho | $136,970 | $65.85 | -7.5% | 270 |
| Illinois | $153,370 | $73.74 | +3.6% | 4,160 |
| Indiana | $126,880 | $61.00 | -14.3% | 1,190 |
| Iowa | $121,580 | $58.45 | -17.9% | 610 |
| Kansas | $159,850 | $76.85 | +7.9% | 920 |
| Kentucky | $124,350 | $59.78 | -16.0% | 920 |
| Louisiana | $109,630 | $52.71 | -26.0% | 470 |
| Maine | $135,970 | $65.37 | -8.2% | 170 |
| Maryland | $161,470 | $77.63 | +9.0% | 2,380 |
| Massachusetts | $170,750 | $82.09 | +15.3% | 2,160 |
| Michigan | $142,120 | $68.33 | -4.0% | 2,780 |
| Minnesota | $144,810 | $69.62 | -2.2% | 1,340 |
| Mississippi | $122,940 | $59.11 | -17.0% | 320 |
| Missouri | $132,100 | $63.51 | -10.8% | 960 |
| Montana | $123,480 | $59.36 | -16.6% | 160 |
| Nebraska | $124,010 | $59.62 | -16.3% | 440 |
| Nevada | $120,270 | $57.82 | -18.8% | 450 |
| New Hampshire | $162,900 | $78.32 | +10.0% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $174,520 | $83.90 | +17.9% | 3,430 |
| New Mexico | $134,790 | $64.80 | -9.0% | 240 |
| New York | $166,300 | $79.95 | +12.3% | 6,930 |
| North Carolina | $138,710 | $66.69 | -6.3% | 2,670 |
| North Dakota | $130,110 | $62.55 | -12.1% | 50 |
| Ohio | $134,580 | $64.70 | -9.1% | 3,490 |
| Oklahoma | $119,310 | $57.36 | -19.4% | 480 |
| Oregon | $137,190 | $65.96 | -7.4% | 980 |
| Pennsylvania | $141,790 | $68.17 | -4.2% | 2,530 |
| Rhode Island | $134,560 | $64.69 | -9.1% | 220 |
| South Carolina | $131,720 | $63.33 | -11.0% | 830 |
| South Dakota | $128,670 | $61.86 | -13.1% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $137,060 | $65.89 | -7.4% | 1,460 |
| Texas | $134,670 | $64.75 | -9.1% | 9,640 |
| Utah | $125,940 | $60.55 | -15.0% | 510 |
| Vermont | $135,720 | $65.25 | -8.3% | 90 |
| Virginia | $166,230 | $79.92 | +12.3% | 3,540 |
| Washington | $162,730 | $78.24 | +9.9% | 1,770 |
| West Virginia | $147,220 | $70.78 | -0.6% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $124,990 | $60.09 | -15.6% | 1,610 |
| Wyoming | $123,380 | $59.32 | -16.7% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for purchasing managers?
The median annual wage for purchasing managers is $148,080 ($71.19 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays purchasing managers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many purchasing managers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 84,320 purchasing managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do purchasing managers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $71.19. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.