Purchasing Managers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for purchasing managers is $59.78 an hour ($124,350 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Kentucky ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.91 | $76,770 |
| 25% of workers | $46.38 | $96,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.78 | $124,350 |
| 75% of workers | $69.58 | $144,720 |
| 90% of workers | $83.99 | $174,690 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $128,910 | 140 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $126,380 | 290 |
| Bowling Green | $118,400 | 70 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $130,650 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,360 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,340 |
| Human Resources Managers | $121,460 |
| Facilities Managers | $100,720 |
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