Purchasing Managers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $132,570 -5% vs national
Median hourly $63.74
10th percentile $84,720
90th percentile $184,670
Employed locally 120
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,720
    25th
    $108,390
    50th (median)
    $132,570
    75th
    $152,300
    90th
    $184,670

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 195% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Purchasing Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $194,510
    New Jersey $173,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $173,080
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $172,830
    District of Columbia $171,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $170,900

    Nearby metros — Purchasing Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $169,510
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $157,410
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $145,960
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $144,730
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $144,150
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $142,560

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,350
    Managers, All Other $131,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $127,420
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $215,120
    Construction Managers $100,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Albuquerque, NM is $63.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.13 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5% below the national median of $139,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Purchasing Managers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $84,720 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,390.