SOC 11-3061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Purchasing Managers — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 6 metro areas compared
In Atlanta, GA the median wage for Purchasing Managers is $165,910 a year, which is 12.0% higher than the national figure of $148,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Atlanta, GA the median wage for Purchasing Managers is $165,910 a year, which is 12.0% higher than the national figure of $148,080. Half of workers earn between $128,840 and $211,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $97,060 and the ninetieth at $292,480.
The area has 2,590 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Athens leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $133,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,060 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $128,840 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $165,910 | +12.0% |
| 75th | $211,340 | +42.7% |
| 90th | $292,480 | +97.5% |
| Mean | $172,030 | +16.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $165,910 goes as far as $172,285 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$165,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$172,285US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $165,910 a year, 12.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $97,060 to $292,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Athens, at $133,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Purchasing Managers in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $165,910, or $79.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $148,080, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 12.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $292,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $97,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Athens, at $133,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,590 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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