How much does a purchasing manager make in Houston?
$139,100a year
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $66.85 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.85
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 219
- Jobs in the area
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,970Median: $139,100Highest 10%: $210,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,970 | $42.29 | |
| 25th | $108,900 | $52.37 | |
| Median | $139,100 | $66.85 | |
| 75th | $175,500 | $84.38 | |
| 90th | $210,400 | $101.16 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers.
| Austin, TX | $140,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $137,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $131,700 |
| Midland, TX | $131,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $129,400 |
| Longview, TX | $125,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $123,600 |
| Waco, TX | $122,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $121,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $121,200 |
| Amarillo, TX | $120,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $109,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $107,700 |
| McAllen, TX | $101,700 |
| Brownsville, TX | $98,720 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a purchasing manager make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $66.85 ($139,100 a year).
Do purchasing managers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $139,100 against $148,100 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $134,700, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for purchasing manager pay?
79 of 219 metro areas with data.
How much does a purchasing manager make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,400 or more.
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.