Purchasing Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for purchasing managers is $66.69 an hour ($138,710 a year). About 2,670 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). North Carolina ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.31 | $94,240 |
| 25% of workers | $53.03 | $110,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.69 | $138,710 |
| 75% of workers | $85.34 | $177,500 |
| 90% of workers | $105.36 | $219,150 |
Purchasing Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $160,370 | 250 |
| Burlington | $152,870 | 30 |
| Fayetteville | $147,370 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $145,730 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $144,270 | 870 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $139,050 | 500 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $132,570 | 80 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $132,020 | 210 |
| Winston-Salem | $128,990 | 100 |
| Asheville | $116,040 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,860 |
| Financial Managers | $166,780 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,940 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,630 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $142,990 |
| Facilities Managers | $108,130 |
| Training and Development Managers | $126,200 |
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