Purchasing Managers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for purchasing managers is $74.69 an hour ($155,360 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). Georgia ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.02 | $91,560 |
| 25% of workers | $57.38 | $119,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.69 | $155,360 |
| 75% of workers | $98.61 | $205,100 |
| 90% of workers | $120.25 | $250,120 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $165,910 | 2,590 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $133,630 | 30 |
| Columbus | $132,510 | 70 |
| Savannah | $131,410 | 130 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $128,670 | 80 |
| Gainesville | $126,010 | 50 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $120,890 | 30 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $166,790 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,940 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,250 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,700 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,330 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,820 |
| Facilities Managers | $114,360 |
| Training and Development Managers | $132,120 |
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