Purchasing Managers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $111,090 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.41
10th percentile $81,990
90th percentile $168,190
Employed locally 30
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,990
    25th
    $90,380
    50th (median)
    $111,090
    75th
    $127,650
    90th
    $168,190

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,340
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $136,500
    Financial Managers $132,870
    Sales Managers $130,340
    Medical and Health Services Managers $116,900
    Social and Community Service Managers $67,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Connecticut is $53.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.80 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Connecticut is 20.4% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,990 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,380.