Career Profile Purchasing Managers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $123,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Managers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 18 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 18 openings per year are projected for Purchasing Managers. +15.5% Employment Change Employment for Purchasing Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.5% between 2023 and 2028. $59.12 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $59.12/hour. Entry level workers are paid $39.23, while experienced workers are paid $75.09. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 146 Purchasing Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 169. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Purchasing Managers are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and Management of Companies and Enterprises. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Purchasing Managers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Purchasing Managers is Bachelor's. 87% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
