Purchasing Assistant Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Purchasing Assistant make in Hawaii?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Assistant in Hawaii is $73,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,272
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,091 to $83,463
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,262

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Purchasing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,463	$6,955	$1,605	$40
Average	$73,788	$6,149	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$64,091	$5,341	$1,233	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Assistant Salaries

A Purchasing 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing 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): $56,821
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,214
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,077
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,239
Expert (over 8 years): $106,677

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$56,821
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$65,214
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$73,077
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$93,239
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$106,677

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How Do Purchasing 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,165.
California: $77,868.
Massachusetts: $76,831.

District of Columbia $78,165 California $77,868 Massachusetts $76,831 Washington $76,548 New Jersey $76,520 Alaska $76,421 Connecticut $75,447 New York $75,052

Hawaii $73,788 Rhode Island $73,195 Maryland $72,793 Minnesota $72,242 Colorado $72,030 Illinois $71,960 Oregon $71,691 Delaware $71,494

New Hampshire $71,369 Virginia $71,091 Pennsylvania $70,279 Nevada $69,870 North Dakota $69,736 Michigan $69,524 Wisconsin $69,446 Vermont $69,291

Texas $68,860 Maine $68,832 Arizona $68,790 Ohio $68,740 Georgia $68,091 Indiana $67,766 Wyoming $67,703 Utah $67,604

Iowa $67,561 Kansas $67,222 Louisiana $67,124 North Carolina $67,088 Missouri $67,074 Florida $66,799 Montana $66,651 Nebraska $66,509

Kentucky $66,432 South Carolina $66,149 Tennessee $65,973 Idaho $65,902 New Mexico $65,387 Oklahoma $65,274 Alabama $64,857 South Dakota $64,159

Arkansas $63,777 West Virginia $63,573 Mississippi $62,958

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing 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:

Aiea: $73,414
Anahola: $72,920
Captain Cook: $72,920

Aiea, HI $73,414 Anahola, HI $72,920 Captain Cook, HI $72,920 Eleele, HI $72,920 Ewa Beach, HI $73,414 Kapolei, HI $73,251 Haiku, HI $72,920 Hakalau, HI $72,920

Haleiwa, HI $72,920 Hana, HI $72,920 Hanalei, HI $72,920 Hanamaulu, HI $72,920 Hanapepe, HI $72,920 Hauula, HI $73,082 Hawaii National Park, HI $72,920 Hawi, HI $72,920

Hilo, HI $72,920 Princeville, HI $72,920 Holualoa, HI $72,920 Honaunau, HI $72,920 Honokaa, HI $72,920 Honomu, HI $72,920 Hoolehua, HI $72,920 Kaaawa, HI $73,216

Kahuku, HI $72,920 Kahului, HI $72,920 Kailua, HI $73,414 Ocean View, HI $72,920 Waikoloa, HI $72,920 Keauhou, HI $72,920 Kailua Kona, HI $72,920 Kalaheo, HI $72,920

Kalaupapa, HI $72,920 Kamuela, HI $72,920 Kaneohe, HI $73,414 Kapaa, HI $72,920 Kaumakani, HI $72,920 Kaunakakai, HI $72,920 Keaau, HI $72,920 Kealakekua, HI $72,920

Kealia, HI $72,920 Kekaha, HI $72,920 Kihei, HI $72,920 Kilauea, HI $72,920 Kapaau, HI $72,920 Koloa, HI $72,920 Kualapuu, HI $72,920 Kunia, HI $73,181

Kurtistown, HI $72,920 Lahaina, HI $72,920 Laie, HI $72,983 Lanai City, HI $72,920 Laupahoehoe, HI $72,920 Lawai, HI $72,920 Lihue, HI $72,920 Makawao, HI $72,920

Makaweli, HI $72,920 Maunaloa, HI $72,920 Mountain View, HI $72,920 Naalehu, HI $72,920 Ninole, HI $72,920 Ookala, HI $72,920 Paauilo, HI $72,920 Pahala, HI $72,920

Pahoa, HI $72,920 Paia, HI $72,920 Papaaloa, HI $72,920 Papaikou, HI $72,920 Pearl City, HI $73,414 Pepeekeo, HI $72,920 Puunene, HI $72,920 Volcano, HI $72,920

Wahiawa, HI $73,181 Pukalani, HI $72,920 Mililani, HI $73,280 Kula, HI $72,920 Waialua, HI $72,920 Waianae, HI $72,983 Wailuku, HI $72,920 Waimanalo, HI $73,414

Waimea, HI $72,920 Waipahu, HI $73,379 Honolulu, HI $73,414 J B P H H, HI $73,414 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $73,216 Schofield Barracks, HI $73,153 Fort Shafter, HI $73,414 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $73,414

Camp H M Smith, HI $73,414 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $73,379 Wake Island, HI $73,414

Purchasing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$64,091

Average $73,788/year

$83,463

$5,341

Average $6,149/month

$6,955

$1,233

Average $1,419/week

$1,605

$31

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,463	$6,955	$1,605	$40
Average	$73,788	$6,149	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$64,091	$5,341	$1,233	$31

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