Material Purchaser Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Purchaser make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Purchaser in the United States is $48,511 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Material Purchaser's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,570
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,931 to $52,729
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,762
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Material Purchaser Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,729 $4,394 $1,014 $25
Average $48,511 $4,043 $933 $23
25th Percentile $43,931 $3,661 $845 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Material Purchaser Salaries

A Material Purchaser'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 Material Purchaser Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Purchaser'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): $48,200
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,017
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,003
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,480
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,639
Levels Salary
Material ... Level Material Purchaser$48,200
Purchasin... Level Material Purchaser$54,017
Purchasin... Level Material Purchaser$62,003
Purchasin... Level Material Purchaser$69,480
Purchasin... Level Material Purchaser$88,639
$48,200 0 yr
$54,017 < 2 yrs
$62,003 2-4 yrs
$69,480 5-8 yrs
$88,639 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material Purchaser 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 Material Purchasers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,711.
  • California: $53,507.
  • Massachusetts: $52,794.

Top Paying Cities for Material Purchasers

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: $61,186
  • San Francisco: $60,516
  • Oakland: $59,241

What Skills Can Increase a Material Purchaser's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.84% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.39%
Logistics 1.42%
PowerPoint 0.84%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Material Purchaser's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
 $57,727
19%
Presentation
 $56,757
17%
Process Improvement
 $56,757
17%
RFP
 $56,272
16%
Cost Reduction
 $55,787
15%
Supply Chain Management
 $55,302
14%
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How Education impacts a Material Purchaser's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Purchasers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Material Purchaser with a No Diploma is between $45,917 and $49,288).

Material Purchaser Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Purchaser
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 35.6%
Associates 18.9%
Bachelors 39.2%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Material Purchaser Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Purchaser'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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$43,931
Average $48,511/year
$52,729
$3,661
Average $4,043/month
$4,394
$845
Average $933/week
$1,014
$21
Average $23/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,729 $4,394 $1,014 $25
Average $48,511 $4,043 $933 $23
25th Percentile $43,931 $3,661 $845 $21

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Salary Trends for Material Purchaser

Salaries for a Material Purchaser can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $45,470 in 2023 to around $45,485 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Purchaser salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Material Purchaser Over Time

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