How much does a purchasing manager make in California?
$159,800a year
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers in California. That is $76.84 an hour or $13,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.84
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,560Median: $159,800Highest 10%: $241,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,560 | $47.87 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.10 | |
| Median | $159,800 | $76.84 | |
| 75th | $196,600 | $94.53 | |
| 90th | $241,300 | $116.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $199,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $158,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $158,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $156,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $153,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $152,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $146,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $143,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $142,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $139,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $134,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $131,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $129,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $127,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for purchasing managers.
| 8. Washington | $162,700 |
| 9. Maryland | $161,500 |
| 10. Kansas | $159,900 |
| 11. California | $159,800 |
| 12. Arkansas | $156,500 |
| 13. Georgia | $155,400 |
| 14. Illinois | $153,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a purchasing manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $76.84 ($159,800 a year).
Do purchasing managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $159,800 against $148,100 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for purchasing manager pay?
California ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays purchasing managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $199,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.