Purchasing Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for purchasing managers is $76.84 an hour ($159,830 a year). About 7,470 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). California ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.86 | $99,560 |
| 25% of workers | $60.10 | $125,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.84 | $159,830 |
| 75% of workers | $94.53 | $196,620 |
| 90% of workers | $116.03 | $241,340 |
Purchasing Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $198,980 | 700 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $170,440 | 1,320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $158,620 | 680 |
| Salinas | $158,550 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $156,400 | 2,800 |
| Vallejo | $153,670 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $152,000 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $146,750 | 270 |
| Modesto | $142,970 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $142,100 | 80 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $139,560 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $134,020 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $131,070 | 450 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $128,960 | 70 |
| Fresno | $127,510 | 100 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $218,290 |
| Financial Managers | $180,770 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,890 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,780 |
| Human Resources Managers | $170,080 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,620 |
| Facilities Managers | $118,620 |
| Training and Development Managers | $156,260 |
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