How much does a purchasing manager make in Providence?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $65.31 an hour or $11,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.31
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 219
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,360Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $207,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,360 | $46.81 | |
| 25th | $111,100 | $53.43 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.31 | |
| 75th | $179,000 | $86.05 | |
| 90th | $207,000 | $99.51 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for purchasing managers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $243,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,200 |
| Financial Manager | $167,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $163,300 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $162,400 |
| Manager | $160,000 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $157,900 |
| Sales Manager | $148,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $146,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a purchasing manager make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $65.31 ($135,900 a year).
Do purchasing managers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $135,900 against $148,100 nationally, 8% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $134,600, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for purchasing manager pay?
90 of 219 metro areas with data.
How much does a purchasing manager make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,000 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.