Purchasing Managers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for purchasing managers is $60.09 an hour ($124,990 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($148,080). Wisconsin ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.19 | $81,510 |
| 25% of workers | $48.60 | $101,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.09 | $124,990 |
| 75% of workers | $75.13 | $156,270 |
| 90% of workers | $97.11 | $201,990 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $130,040 | 50 |
| Kenosha | $128,410 | 40 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $127,950 | 610 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $127,280 | 40 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $126,920 | 80 |
| Madison | $126,170 | 190 |
| Green Bay | $124,990 | 90 |
| Sheboygan | $124,490 | 40 |
| Appleton | $123,490 | 60 |
| Wausau | $121,610 | 40 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $139,720 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,140 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,900 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,450 |
| Human Resources Managers | $133,490 |
| Facilities Managers | $103,620 |
| Training and Development Managers | $123,640 |
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