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Purchasing Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Purchasing Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$159,830
Median Annual Salary
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+5.0% vs 2024
$165,780
Mean Salary
$159,830
Median Salary
$76.84
Hourly Rate
7,470 people work as Purchasing Managers in California
Purchasing Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Purchasing Managers in California earn a median salary of $159,830 per year ($13,319/month).
This is 14.3% above the national average of $139,843.
California ranks #11 out of 50 states for Purchasing Managers pay.
Approximately 7,470 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Purchasing Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Management of Personnel Resources
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Writing
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
4.26
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
English Language
3.94
Law and Government
3.84
Economics and Accounting
3.74
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(52.6% of workers)
Salaries for Purchasing Managers in California range from $99,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $241,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $125,000 and $196,620.
How much do Purchasing Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Purchasing Managers in California is $159,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $165,780.
What is the salary range for a Purchasing Managers in California?
Salaries for Purchasing Managers in California range from $99,560 at the 10th percentile to $241,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $125,000 and $196,620.
What is the starting salary for a Purchasing Managers in California?
Entry-level Purchasing Managers positions in California typically start around $99,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $125,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Purchasing Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,470 people are employed as Purchasing Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Purchasing Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Purchasing Managers in California is approximately $76.84 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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