Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Purchasing Manager Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $123,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Purchasing Manager Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 21 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 21 openings per year are projected for Purchasing Manager. +17.7% Employment Change Employment for Purchasing Manager is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.7% between 2025 and 2030. $59.50 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $59.50/hour. Entry level workers are paid $37.63, while experienced workers are paid $74.96. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 185 Purchasing Manager in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 218. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Purchasing Manager are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, All Other Industries, and Management of Companies and Enterprises. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Purchasing Manager include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and Law and Government. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Purchasing Manager is Bachelor's. 73% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
