Virginia Median
$166,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$79.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $148,080
State Rank
#6 of 50
3,540 employed here
How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Virginia?
Purchasing Managers in Virginia take home a median of $166,230 annually — roughly $79.92 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $148,080.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $109,270 while the top 10% make $222,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $138,250 and $195,190 a year.
Purchasing Manager salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $109,270 | $52.53 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $138,250 | $66.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $166,230 | $79.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $195,190 | $93.84 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $222,230 | $106.84 |
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How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 6th 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 $166,300New 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 $121,580Nevada $120,270Oklahoma $119,310Alaska $114,650Hawaii $113,490Louisiana $109,630
Working as a Purchasing Manager in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($166,230) 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 Virginia?
The median Purchasing Manager salary in Virginia is $166,230 per year, or about $79.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $109,270 at the entry level to $222,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Purchasing Managers about 12% more than the national median of $148,080. Virginia ranks 6th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Purchasing Managers?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $166,230 a year. About 3,540 Purchasing Managers are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.