Purchasing Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $194,510 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly $93.52
10th percentile $122,620
90th percentile —
Employed locally 650
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $122,620
    25th
    $161,140
    50th (median)
    $194,510

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Purchasing Managers salary vs area income 124% Median Purchasing Managers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Purchasing Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $169,720

    Nearby metros — Purchasing Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $170,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,460
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $152,380
    California $152,190
    Vallejo, CA $148,160

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in San Jose, CA is $93.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 39.4% above 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $122,620 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,140.