Purchasing Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for purchasing managers is $148,080 a year. By state, it ranges from $109,630 in Louisiana to $175,720 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $92,490
- 25th percentile
- $115,550
- Median
- $148,080
- 75th percentile
- $182,270
- Top 10%
- $223,280
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 84,320 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $175,720 | +19% | $147,220 | $195,190 | 1,110 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $174,520 | +18% | $117,660 | $285,280 | 3,430 |
| 3 | Colorado | $171,250 | +16% | $122,790 | $247,610 | 1,320 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $170,750 | +15% | $105,500 | $266,990 | 2,160 |
| 5 | New York | $166,300 | +12% | $102,800 | $282,360 | 6,930 |
| 6 | Virginia | $166,230 | +12% | $109,270 | $222,230 | 3,540 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $162,900 | +10% | $104,010 | $214,710 | 540 |
| 8 | Washington | $162,730 | +10% | $112,120 | $220,350 | 1,770 |
| 9 | Maryland | $161,470 | +9% | $102,900 | $199,950 | 2,380 |
| 10 | Kansas | $159,850 | +8% | $101,890 | $221,670 | 920 |
| 11 | California | $159,830 | +8% | $99,560 | $241,340 | 7,470 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $156,450 | +6% | $74,290 | $273,100 | 930 |
| 13 | Georgia | $155,360 | +5% | $91,560 | $250,120 | 3,430 |
| 14 | Illinois | $153,370 | +4% | $100,990 | $225,450 | 4,160 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $147,220 | −1% | $89,080 | $194,410 | 180 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $144,810 | −2% | $95,200 | $216,480 | 1,340 |
| 17 | Michigan | $142,120 | −4% | $96,530 | $214,780 | 2,780 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $141,790 | −4% | $84,480 | $213,390 | 2,530 |
| 19 | Arizona | $138,940 | −6% | $97,810 | $211,510 | 1,630 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $138,710 | −6% | $94,240 | $219,150 | 2,670 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $138,680 | −6% | $99,440 | $218,460 | 1,420 |
| 22 | Oregon | $137,190 | −7% | $92,560 | $213,110 | 980 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $137,060 | −7% | $90,340 | $228,230 | 1,460 |
| 24 | Idaho | $136,970 | −8% | $79,790 | $207,010 | 270 |
| 25 | Maine | $135,970 | −8% | $88,400 | $189,970 | 170 |
| 26 | Vermont | $135,720 | −8% | $94,240 | $179,360 | 90 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $134,790 | −9% | $94,710 | $192,480 | 240 |
| 28 | Texas | $134,670 | −9% | $86,340 | $212,340 | 9,640 |
| 29 | Ohio | $134,580 | −9% | $93,780 | $216,800 | 3,490 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $134,560 | −9% | $98,410 | $206,980 | 220 |
| 31 | Florida | $133,410 | −10% | $76,460 | $211,410 | 3,960 |
| 32 | Missouri | $132,100 | −11% | $80,080 | $205,880 | 960 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $131,720 | −11% | $83,210 | $201,790 | 830 |
| 34 | Alabama | $130,710 | −12% | $77,990 | $188,140 | 1,520 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $130,110 | −12% | $85,770 | $191,620 | 50 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $128,670 | −13% | $95,100 | $187,190 | 70 |
| 37 | Indiana | $126,880 | −14% | $80,270 | $192,260 | 1,190 |
| 38 | Utah | $125,940 | −15% | $83,620 | $186,710 | 510 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $124,990 | −16% | $81,510 | $201,990 | 1,610 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $124,350 | −16% | $76,770 | $174,690 | 920 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $124,010 | −16% | $77,690 | $183,930 | 440 |
| 42 | Montana | $123,480 | −17% | $78,800 | $186,280 | 160 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $123,380 | −17% | $87,530 | $170,820 | 40 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $122,940 | −17% | $68,690 | $174,820 | 320 |
| 45 | Iowa | $121,580 | −18% | $81,500 | $197,010 | 610 |
| 46 | Nevada | $120,270 | −19% | $76,680 | $184,850 | 450 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $119,310 | −19% | $78,560 | $173,930 | 480 |
| 48 | Alaska | $114,650 | −23% | $80,420 | $160,650 | 140 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $113,490 | −23% | $82,200 | $173,310 | 220 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $109,630 | −26% | $77,870 | $179,000 | 470 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Purchasing Managers salary questions
Which state pays purchasing managers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $175,720 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $148,080). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays purchasing managers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $109,630 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most purchasing managers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 9,640, with a median of $134,670.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.