Nevada Median
$120,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $148,080
State Rank
#46 of 50
450 employed here
How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Nevada?
A Purchasing Manager working in Nevada earns a median salary of $120,270 per year, or about $57.82 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $148,080 for this occupation.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $76,680 while the top 10% make $184,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $95,390 and $151,450 a year.
Purchasing Manager salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,680 | $36.87 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $95,390 | $45.86 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $120,270 | $57.82 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $151,450 | $72.81 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $184,850 | $88.87 |
|
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories for Purchasing Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Purchasing Manager salary in other states
District of Columbia $175,720New Jersey $174,520Colorado $171,250Massachusetts $170,750New York $166,300Virginia $166,230New Hampshire $162,900Washington $162,730Maryland $161,470Kansas $159,850California $159,830Arkansas $156,450Georgia $155,360Illinois $153,370West Virginia $147,220Minnesota $144,810Michigan $142,120Pennsylvania $141,790Arizona $138,940North Carolina $138,710Connecticut $138,680Oregon $137,190Tennessee $137,060Idaho $136,970Maine $135,970Vermont $135,720New Mexico $134,790Texas $134,670Ohio $134,580Rhode Island $134,560Florida $133,410Missouri $132,100South Carolina $131,720Alabama $130,710North Dakota $130,110South Dakota $128,670Indiana $126,880Utah $125,940Wisconsin $124,990Kentucky $124,350Nebraska $124,010Montana $123,480Wyoming $123,380Mississippi $122,940Iowa $121,580Oklahoma $119,310Alaska $114,650Hawaii $113,490Louisiana $109,630
Working as a Purchasing Manager in Nevada
Nationally, about 84,000 people work as Purchasing Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($120,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Nevada?
The median Purchasing Manager salary in Nevada is $120,270 per year, or about $57.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,680 at the entry level to $184,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Purchasing Managers about 19% less than the national median of $148,080. Nevada ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Purchasing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $120,270 a year. About 450 Purchasing Managers are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.