Purchasing Managers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for purchasing managers is $75.22 an hour ($156,450 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). Arkansas ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.72 | $74,290 |
| 25% of workers | $46.42 | $96,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.22 | $156,450 |
| 75% of workers | $103.22 | $214,710 |
| 90% of workers | $131.30 | $273,100 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $176,300 | 410 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $129,700 | 210 |
| Fort Smith | $125,330 | 60 |
| Jonesboro | $95,290 | 40 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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 Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $116,570 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,220 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,120 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $89,200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $108,580 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $84,480 |
| Facilities Managers | $89,810 |
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