How much does a purchasing manager make in Colorado?
$171,300a year
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers in Colorado. That is $82.33 an hour or $14,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.33
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,800Median: $171,300Highest 10%: $247,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,800 | $59.03 | |
| 25th | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| Median | $171,300 | $82.33 | |
| 75th | $209,700 | $100.84 | |
| 90th | $247,600 | $119.04 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $180,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $171,300 |
| Greeley, CO | $162,700 |
| Boulder, CO | $160,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $141,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for purchasing managers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $175,700 |
| 2. New Jersey | $174,500 |
| 3. Colorado | $171,300 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $170,800 |
| 5. New York | $166,300 |
| 6. Virginia | $166,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a purchasing manager make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $82.33 ($171,300 a year).
Do purchasing managers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $171,300 against $148,100 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Colorado rank for purchasing manager pay?
Colorado ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays purchasing managers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $180,000 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.