Purchasing Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $124,450 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.83
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $160,640
Employed locally 50
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $99,920
    50th (median)
    $124,450
    75th
    $147,360
    90th
    $160,640

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Northwest Illinois is $59.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.22 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,920.