Purchasing Managers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $138,270 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $66.48
10th percentile $87,690
90th percentile $219,380
Employed locally 1,190
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,690
    25th
    $108,820
    50th (median)
    $138,270
    75th
    $175,140
    90th
    $219,380

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 163% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 63% 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
    Tucson, AZ $136,610
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $130,090

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$94,130
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,970
    Financial Managers$135,360
    Sales Managers$131,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers$124,050
    Construction Managers$111,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Phoenix, AZ is $66.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.77 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,690 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,820.