Purchasing Managers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for purchasing managers is $66.68 an hour ($138,680 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Connecticut ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.81 | $99,440 |
| 25% of workers | $57.46 | $119,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.68 | $138,680 |
| 75% of workers | $84.46 | $175,680 |
| 90% of workers | $105.03 | $218,460 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $167,860 | 370 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $167,220 | 70 |
| New Haven | $134,810 | 190 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $133,660 | 580 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $124,290 | 120 |
Connecticut 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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $174,830 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $134,780 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $120,200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $165,930 |
| Facilities Managers | $110,990 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $114,210 |
| Training and Development Managers | $145,070 |
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