Purchasing Managers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $133,630 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.25
10th percentile $94,050
90th percentile $217,060
Employed locally 30
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,050
    25th
    $101,990
    50th (median)
    $133,630
    75th
    $180,920
    90th
    $217,060

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 212% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 112% 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
    Morgantown, WV $148,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $137,980
    Michigan $137,630
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $137,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $136,530
    Savannah, GA $131,410

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$77,220
    Managers, All Other$95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers$140,640
    Financial Managers$127,380
    Food Service Managers$60,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Athens, GA is $64.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.36 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Athens, GA is 4.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,050 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,990.