Purchasing Managers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for purchasing managers is $82.33 an hour ($171,250 a year). About 1,320 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). Colorado ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59.04 | $122,790 |
| 25% of workers | $67.88 | $141,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.33 | $171,250 |
| 75% of workers | $100.84 | $209,740 |
| 90% of workers | $119.04 | $247,610 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $180,000 | 980 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $171,280 | 70 |
| Greeley | $162,710 | 50 |
| Boulder | $160,290 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs | $141,400 | 70 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $199,420 |
| Financial Managers | $182,690 |
| Human Resources Managers | $166,400 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $157,000 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $132,610 |
| Facilities Managers | $122,510 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $141,020 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,980 |
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