Purchasing Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $133,670 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.26
10th percentile $82,730
90th percentile $211,030
Employed locally 2,230
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,730
    25th
    $103,910
    50th (median)
    $133,670
    75th
    $169,940
    90th
    $211,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 166% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $136,740
    Midland, TX $129,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $129,260
    Waco, TX $124,410
    Killeen-Temple, TX $123,460

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Houston, TX is $64.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.16 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Houston, TX 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,730 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,910.