Purchasing Manager Salary in Vermont (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Purchasing Managers in Vermont, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$135,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $148,080
State Rank
#26 of 50
90 employed here

How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Vermont?

A Purchasing Manager working in Vermont earns a median salary of $135,720 per year, or about $65.25 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $148,080 for this occupation.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $94,240 while the top 10% make $179,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $116,230 and $164,400 a year.

Purchasing Manager salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$94,240$45.31
25th percentile (early career)$116,230$55.88
50th percentile (median)$135,720$65.25
75th percentile (experienced)$164,400$79.04
90th percentile (top earners)$179,360$86.23

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 26th out of 50 states and territories for Purchasing Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$175,720
2New Jersey$174,520
3Colorado$171,250
4Massachusetts$170,750
5New York$166,300

Working as a Purchasing Manager in Vermont

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 Vermont pay ($135,720) 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 Vermont?
The median Purchasing Manager salary in Vermont is $135,720 per year, or about $65.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $94,240 at the entry level to $179,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Purchasing Managers about 8% less than the national median of $148,080. Vermont ranks 26th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Purchasing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $135,720 a year. About 90 Purchasing Managers are employed in Vermont. 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 Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), 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.