Purchasing Managers




Automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Purchasing Managers' job openings is expected to rise 3.8% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Purchasing Managers' was $131,350, or $63.14 per hour
'Purchasing Managers' were paid 183.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 75,070 people employed as Purchasing Managers within the United States.
This represents around 0.05% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as Purchasing Managers.
Job description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
SOC Code: 11-3061.00
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