Careers · Purchasing Managers · Washington
Purchasing Managers in Washington
Purchasing managers plan and direct buying activities for organizations across industries. They oversee buyers and procurement staff who source materials, products, and services needed for operations or resale In Washington the median pay is $162,730 a year, 10% above the national median of $148,080.
$162,730median pay in Washington, per year
$134,000–$192,430middle half earn
1,770employed in Washington
$148,080U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington or remote
4employers hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
CA · LA · OHwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessNegotiation
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentEconomics and AccountingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Purchasing Managers.
Licenses and training in Washington
Purchasing Managers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $175,720New Jersey · $174,520Colorado · $171,250Massachusetts · $170,750New York · $166,300Virginia · $166,230New Hampshire · $162,900Maryland · $161,470Kansas · $159,850California · $159,830
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against purchasing managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against purchasing managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-3061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.