Purchasing Managers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $98,640 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.42
10th percentile $71,300
90th percentile $149,110
Employed locally 80
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,300
    25th
    $83,810
    50th (median)
    $98,640
    75th
    $118,290
    90th
    $149,110

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 189% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 89% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,670
    Midland, TX $129,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $129,260
    Waco, TX $124,410

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$72,020
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$87,820
    Medical and Health Services Managers$94,550
    Sales Managers$94,850
    Managers, All Other$120,640
    Financial Managers$123,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in McAllen, TX is $47.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.64 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in McAllen, TX is 29.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,300 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,810.