Purchasing Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for purchasing managers in the U.S. is $148,080 ($71.19 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $148,080
- Mean annual wage
- $156,360
- Median hourly wage
- $71.19
- Employment
- 84,320
84,320 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,490 | $44.47 |
| 25th percentile | $115,550 | $55.55 |
| Median (50th) | $148,080 | $71.19 |
| 75th percentile | $182,270 | $87.63 |
| 90th percentile | $223,280 | $107.35 |
Highest-paying states for purchasing managers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $175,720 | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $174,520 | 3,430 |
| Colorado | $171,250 | 1,320 |
| Massachusetts | $170,750 | 2,160 |
| New York | $166,300 | 6,930 |
| Virginia | $166,230 | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $162,900 | 540 |
| Washington | $162,730 | 1,770 |
| Maryland | $161,470 | 2,380 |
| Kansas | $159,850 | 920 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $109,630 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $113,490 median annual wage
- Alaska: $114,650 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $119,310 median annual wage
- Nevada: $120,270 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Typical tasks
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 10.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.4% |
| Master's degree | 21.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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