Purchasing Managers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for purchasing managers is $63.33 an hour ($131,720 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). South Carolina ranks 33rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.01 | $83,210 |
| 25% of workers | $49.41 | $102,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.33 | $131,720 |
| 75% of workers | $79.36 | $165,070 |
| 90% of workers | $97.01 | $201,790 |
Purchasing Managers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $138,340 | 220 |
| Spartanburg | $134,370 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $128,670 | 140 |
| Florence | $123,920 | 30 |
| Columbia | $112,530 | 130 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $136,160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,880 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,860 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,860 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,290 |
| Facilities Managers | $103,940 |
| Training and Development Managers | $119,460 |
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