Purchasing Managers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,350 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.28
10th percentile $65,830
90th percentile $140,850
Employed locally 60
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,830
    25th
    $81,210
    50th (median)
    $98,350
    75th
    $113,310
    90th
    $140,850

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$100,770
    Industrial Production Managers$98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers$93,830
    Financial Managers$105,930
    Sales Managers$125,240
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Southern Indiana is $47.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.41 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Southern Indiana is 29.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,830 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,210.