Purchasing Managers Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $98,140 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.18
10th percentile $65,200
90th percentile $175,720
Employed locally 30
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,200
    25th
    $85,700
    50th (median)
    $98,140
    75th
    $147,220
    90th
    $175,720

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,990
    Financial Managers $114,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $113,730
    Managers, All Other $100,700
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,970
    Sales Managers $107,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Maryland is $47.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.48 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Maryland is 29.7% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,700.