Purchasing Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $136,740 -2% vs national
Median hourly $65.74
10th percentile $87,800
90th percentile $217,800
Employed locally 770
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,800
    25th
    $106,520
    50th (median)
    $136,740
    75th
    $170,510
    90th
    $217,800

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 140% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 40% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $137,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,670
    Midland, TX $129,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $129,260
    Waco, TX $124,410
    Killeen-Temple, TX $123,460

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$173,300
    Sales Managers$141,430
    Financial Managers$168,100
    Marketing Managers$162,150
    Construction Managers$102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Austin, TX is $65.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.34 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Austin, TX is 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,520.