What are the main factors that influence a Purchasing Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Purchasing Associate's salary?

A Purchasing Associate's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $46,795, a Purchasing Associate (1-3 years)earns $52,438, a Purchasing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $60,188, a Purchasing Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $67,447, a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,048,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Associate?

Purchasing Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Associate roles are District of Columbia $57,769, California $57,550, Massachusetts $56,783. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Associate roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Associate level roles vary by specialization: Purchasing Executive: $218,323; Head of Purchasing: $218,313; Purchasing Director: $199,924; Purchasing Manager: $125,339; Purchasing Supervisor: $86,871.

Purchasing Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Associate in Delaware is $52,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,237
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,857 to $58,281
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,411

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Purchasing Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,281	$4,857	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,838	$4,403	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$46,857	$3,905	$901	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Associate Salaries

A Purchasing Associate'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Associate'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): $46,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,438
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,188
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,447
Expert (over 8 years): $86,048

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$46,795
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$52,438
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$60,188
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$67,447
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$86,048

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

District of Columbia: $57,769.
California: $57,550.
Massachusetts: $56,783.

District of Columbia $57,769 California $57,550 Massachusetts $56,783 Washington $56,574 New Jersey $56,553 Alaska $56,480 Connecticut $55,760 New York $55,468

Hawaii $54,534 Rhode Island $54,096 Maryland $53,798 Minnesota $53,391 Colorado $53,235 Illinois $53,183 Oregon $52,985 Delaware $52,838

New Hampshire $52,747 Virginia $52,541 Pennsylvania $51,941 Nevada $51,638 North Dakota $51,539 Michigan $51,383 Wisconsin $51,325 Vermont $51,211

Texas $50,892 Maine $50,871 Arizona $50,840 Ohio $50,804 Georgia $50,324 Indiana $50,084 Wyoming $50,037 Utah $49,964

Iowa $49,932 Kansas $49,682 Louisiana $49,609 North Carolina $49,583 Missouri $49,572 Florida $49,369 Montana $49,259 Nebraska $49,155

Kentucky $49,097 South Carolina $48,889 Tennessee $48,758 Idaho $48,706 New Mexico $48,325 Oklahoma $48,242 Alabama $47,934 South Dakota $47,417

Arkansas $47,136 West Virginia $46,984 Mississippi $46,530

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Associates

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:

Lincoln: $54,685
Little Creek: $54,179
Magnolia: $54,404

Lincoln, DE $54,685 Little Creek, DE $54,179 Magnolia, DE $54,404 Milford, DE $54,685 Marydel, DE $53,976 Millsboro, DE $54,685 Millville, DE $55,051 Milton, DE $54,685

Nassau, DE $54,685 Ocean View, DE $55,051 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,051 Seaford, DE $54,112 Selbyville, DE $55,051 Smyrna, DE $53,913 Viola, DE $54,404 Woodside, DE $54,247

Bear, DE $53,517 Newark, DE $53,538 Claymont, DE $53,579 Delaware City, DE $53,538 Hockessin, DE $53,579 Kirkwood, DE $53,538 Middletown, DE $53,804 Montchanin, DE $53,579

New Castle, DE $53,579 Odessa, DE $53,877 Port Penn, DE $53,391 Rockland, DE $53,579 Saint Georges, DE $53,538 Townsend, DE $53,798 Winterthur, DE $53,579 Lewes, DE $54,685

Wilmington, DE $53,579 Dover, DE $54,153 Dover Afb, DE $54,278 Bethany Beach, DE $55,051 Bethel, DE $54,112 Bridgeville, DE $54,685 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,211 Cheswold, DE $54,028

Clayton, DE $53,892 Dagsboro, DE $55,051 Delmar, DE $54,112 Ellendale, DE $54,685 Felton, DE $54,685 Fenwick Island, DE $55,051 Frankford, DE $55,051 Frederica, DE $54,685

Georgetown, DE $54,685 Greenwood, DE $54,685 Harbeson, DE $54,685 Harrington, DE $54,685 Hartly, DE $53,866 Houston, DE $54,685 Kenton, DE $53,892 Laurel, DE $54,112

Yorklyn, DE $53,579

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

Understanding how a Purchasing Associate'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 April 01, 2026

$46,857

Average $52,838/year

$58,281

$3,905

Average $4,403/month

$4,857

$901

Average $1,016/week

$1,121

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,281	$4,857	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,838	$4,403	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$46,857	$3,905	$901	$23

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