Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Purchasing Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Administrative Assistant in the United States is $50,423 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,412
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,924 to $55,652
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,008
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Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $55,652 $4,638 $1,070 $27
Average $50,423 $4,202 $970 $24
25th Percentile $43,924 $3,660 $845 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salaries

A Purchasing Administrative Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,202
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,777
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,432
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,599
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,964
Levels Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Administrative Assistant$46,202
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Administrative Assistant$51,777
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Administrative Assistant$59,432
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Administrative Assistant$66,599
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Administrative Assistant$84,964
$46,202 0 yr
$51,777 < 2 yrs
$59,432 2-4 yrs
$66,599 5-8 yrs
$84,964 > 8 yrs
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How Do Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Purchasing Administrative Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,828.
  • California: $55,617.
  • Massachusetts: $54,875.

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Administrative Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,599
  • San Francisco: $62,902
  • Oakland: $61,577

What Skills Can Increase a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.32% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
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Planning 3.32%
ERP 2.02%
Inventory Management 1.03%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's salary.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Cost Reduction: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Sourcing
 $63,029
25%
Cost Reduction
 $57,482
14%
Project Management
 $56,978
13%
Supply Chain Management
 $56,474
12%
Business Administration
 $56,474
12%
RFP
 $55,970
11%
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How Education impacts a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Purchasing Administrative Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Purchasing Administrative Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,129 and $52,612).

Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.3%
High School 16.7%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Purchasing Administrative Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Administrative Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$43,924
Average $50,423/year
$55,652
$3,660
Average $4,202/month
$4,638
$845
Average $970/week
$1,070
$21
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,652 $4,638 $1,070 $27
Average $50,423 $4,202 $970 $24
25th Percentile $43,924 $3,660 $845 $21

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Salary Trends for Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Salaries for a Purchasing Administrative Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,811 in 2023 to around $47,456 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Purchasing Administrative Assistant salary trends, .

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