SOC 11-3061 · May 2025 · United States
Purchasing Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Purchasing Managers across the United States is $148,080 per year, measured over 84,320 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $175,720.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Purchasing Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 60.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $175,720 and Louisiana pays $109,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $175,720 | 1,110 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $174,520 | 3,430 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $171,250 | 1,320 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $170,750 | 2,160 | |
| 5 | New York | $166,300 | 6,930 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $166,230 | 3,540 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $162,900 | 540 | |
| 8 | Washington | $162,730 | 1,770 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $161,470 | 2,380 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $159,850 | 920 |
States with the most Purchasing Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 9,640 | $134,670 | |
| 2 | California | 7,470 | $159,830 | |
| 3 | New York | 6,930 | $166,300 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 4,160 | $153,370 | |
| 5 | Florida | 3,960 | $133,410 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 3,540 | $166,230 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 3,490 | $134,580 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 3,430 | $155,360 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 3,430 | $174,520 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 2,780 | $142,120 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $198,980 | 700 |
| 2 | Trenton | $180,340 | 330 |
| 3 | Denver | $180,000 | 980 |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $176,300 | 410 |
| 5 | Boston | $174,640 | 1,940 |
| 6 | Peoria | $174,430 | 210 |
| 7 | Washington | $172,150 | 4,180 |
| 8 | New York | $171,810 | 7,370 |
| 9 | Rochester | $171,340 | 80 |
| 10 | Fort Collins | $171,280 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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