Purchasing Managers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for purchasing managers is $62.84 an hour ($130,710 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Alabama ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.50 | $77,990 |
| 25% of workers | $47.17 | $98,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.84 | $130,710 |
| 75% of workers | $76.02 | $158,110 |
| 90% of workers | $90.45 | $188,140 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $146,970 | 520 |
| Decatur | $132,320 | 40 |
| Mobile | $125,500 | 120 |
| Montgomery | $121,250 | 110 |
| Tuscaloosa | $114,960 | 60 |
| Birmingham | $110,900 | 300 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for purchasing managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,670 |
| Financial Managers | $140,500 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $122,520 |
| Human Resources Managers | $113,210 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $118,320 |
| Facilities Managers | $121,010 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $114,550 |
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