Purchasing Managers Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,460 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.28
10th percentile $72,430
90th percentile $165,130
Employed locally 30
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,430
    25th
    $88,770
    50th (median)
    $127,460
    75th
    $133,400
    90th
    $165,130

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$86,890
    Financial Managers$123,360
    Medical and Health Services Managers$108,240
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,160
    Social and Community Service Managers$74,740
    Chief Executives$99,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Southwest Maine is $61.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.39 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Southwest Maine is 8.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,430 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,770.