Purchasing Managers Salary in California

Ranked #8 of 50 · CA

6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $165,780 ≈ $80/hr
Median annual salary $159,830
Employment 7,470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $99,560P25 $125,000 Median $159,830P75 $196,620P90 $241,340

About 80% of purchasing managerss in California earn between $99,560 and $241,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$165,780
U.S. average
$156,360

The mean purchasing managers salary in California is $165,780, about 6% above the U.S. average ($156,360). That works out to roughly $80/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $198,980 $205,970 700
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,440 $178,750 1,320
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $158,620 $162,720 680
Salinas, CA $158,550 $158,190 30
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $156,400 $161,840 2,800
Vallejo, CA $153,670 $152,760 50
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $152,000 $156,070 40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $146,750 $155,750 270

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do purchasing managers make in California?

The median purchasing managers salary in California is $159,830 per year (mean $165,780), and about 80% earn between $99,560 and $241,340.

How much do purchasing managers make per hour in California?

Roughly $80 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $165,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for purchasing managers?

California ranks #8 of 50 states for purchasing managers pay. Its mean salary of $165,780 is about 6% above the U.S. average of $156,360.

Which metro areas in California pay purchasing managers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for purchasing managers are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($198,980), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($170,440), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($158,620), by median annual wage.

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