Purchasing Managers (11-3061) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		810
Mean wage		$58.21
Entry wage		$42.33
10th percentile wage		$40.91
50th percentile wage		$55.04
90th percentile wage		$83.50

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	440	54.9%
Professional and Business Services	150	18.7%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	100	12.8%
Financial Activities	70	8.8%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Financial Activities	70	$67.76
Professional and Business Services	150	$63.78
Manufacturing	440	$53.89
Education and Health Services	20	$48.50

Purchasing Managers (11-3061)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$55.04		$60.69		-$5.65
2019	$53.24	+3.4%	$58.70	+3.4%	-$5.46
2018	$51.86	+2.6%	$57.19	+2.6%	-$5.32
2017	$50.65	+2.4%	$55.85	+2.4%	-$5.19
2016	$49.47	+2.4%	$54.55	+2.4%	-$5.07
2015	$48.10	+2.9%	$53.04	+2.9%	-$4.93
2014	$46.96	+2.4%	$51.79	+2.4%	-$4.82
2013	$45.83	+2.5%	$50.53	+2.5%	-$4.70
2012	$45.08	+1.7%	$49.71	+1.7%	-$4.62
2011	$44.38	+1.6%	$48.93	+1.6%	-$4.55
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$55.04		$24.42		$30.62
2019	$53.24	+3.4%	$23.43	+4.2%	$29.81
2018	$51.86	+2.6%	$22.72	+3.1%	$29.15
2017	$50.65	+2.4%	$22.11	+2.8%	$28.54
2016	$49.47	+2.4%	$21.60	+2.3%	$27.87
2015	$48.10	+2.9%	$21.15	+2.1%	$26.95
2014	$46.96	+2.4%	$20.70	+2.2%	$26.27
2013	$45.83	+2.5%	$20.28	+2.1%	$25.55
2012	$45.08	+1.7%	$19.93	+1.7%	$25.15
2011	$44.38	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	$24.76

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$70.52	430
Northwest	$62.37	230
Eastern	$56.77	70
North Central	$55.04	810

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$55.04	810
Southwest	$70.52	430
Northwest	$62.37	230
South Central	$50.55	230


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