Purchasing Managers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $129,260 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.15
10th percentile $82,670
90th percentile $199,210
Employed locally 680
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,670
    25th
    $103,930
    50th (median)
    $129,260
    75th
    $153,590
    90th
    $199,210

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 174% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 74% 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
    Waco, TX $124,410
    Killeen-Temple, TX $123,460

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $96,250
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,760
    Sales Managers $119,870
    Financial Managers $145,080
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,900
    Managers, All Other $131,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in San Antonio, TX is $62.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.72 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in San Antonio, TX is 7.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,670 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,930.