Purchasing Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $167,370 +20% vs national
Median hourly $80.47
10th percentile $123,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,850
    25th
    $140,400
    50th (median)
    $167,370
    75th
    $218,220

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 163% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 63% 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
    District of Columbia $171,910
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $168,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,110
    Colorado $163,610
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $163,030

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $147,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $202,270
    Managers, All Other $173,490
    Sales Managers $183,880
    Financial Managers $177,910
    Marketing Managers $172,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Boulder, CO is $80.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.21 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 20% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $123,850 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,400.