Purchasing Managers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $121,370 -13% vs national
Median hourly $58.35
10th percentile $90,380
90th percentile $158,100
Employed locally 40
National median $139,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,380
    25th
    $97,900
    50th (median)
    $121,370
    75th
    $134,410
    90th
    $158,100

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $106,190
    Industrial Production Managers $105,660
    Financial Managers $127,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $118,330
    Sales Managers $127,370
    Food Service Managers $57,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Purchasing Managers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Purchasing Managers in Western Wisconsin is $58.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.98 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Purchasing Managers salaries?

    The median Purchasing Managers salary in Western Wisconsin is 13% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Purchasing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $90,380 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,900.