Purchasing Managers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for purchasing managers is $68.17 an hour ($141,790 a year). About 2,530 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.62 | $84,480 |
| 25% of workers | $50.97 | $106,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.17 | $141,790 |
| 75% of workers | $81.82 | $170,190 |
| 90% of workers | $102.59 | $213,390 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $155,500 | 1,470 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $145,170 | 160 |
| Chambersburg | $142,950 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $142,360 | 460 |
| Erie | $135,580 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $134,660 | 150 |
| Reading | $127,290 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $126,690 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $121,570 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $119,920 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $145,610 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,910 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,140 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $105,240 |
| Human Resources Managers | $133,060 |
| Facilities Managers | $95,290 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,640 |
| Training and Development Managers | $122,150 |
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