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 $46,787, a Purchasing Associate (1-3 years)earns $52,422, a Purchasing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $60,166, a Purchasing Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $67,420, a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,022,

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 $57,753, California $57,533, Massachusetts $56,767. 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: $218,313; Head of Purchasing: $218,303; Purchasing Director: $199,857; Purchasing Manager: $125,337; Purchasing Supervisor: $86,845.

Purchasing Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Associate make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Associate in Delaware is $52,823 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): $63,241
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,853 to $58,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,417

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Purchasing Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,276	$4,856	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,823	$4,402	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$46,853	$3,904	$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): $46,787
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,422
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,166
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,420
Expert (over 8 years): $86,022

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$46,787
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$52,422
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$60,166
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$67,420
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$86,022

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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: $57,753.
California: $57,533.
Massachusetts: $56,767.

District of Columbia $57,753 California $57,533 Massachusetts $56,767 Washington $56,558 New Jersey $56,537 Alaska $56,464 Connecticut $55,744 New York $55,452

Hawaii $54,519 Rhode Island $54,080 Maryland $53,783 Minnesota $53,376 Colorado $53,220 Illinois $53,168 Oregon $52,969 Delaware $52,823

New Hampshire $52,732 Virginia $52,526 Pennsylvania $51,926 Nevada $51,624 North Dakota $51,525 Michigan $51,368 Wisconsin $51,311 Vermont $51,196

Texas $50,878 Maine $50,857 Arizona $50,826 Ohio $50,789 Georgia $50,309 Indiana $50,069 Wyoming $50,022 Utah $49,949

Iowa $49,918 Kansas $49,668 Louisiana $49,595 North Carolina $49,569 Missouri $49,558 Florida $49,355 Montana $49,245 Nebraska $49,141

Kentucky $49,083 South Carolina $48,875 Tennessee $48,744 Idaho $48,692 New Mexico $48,311 Oklahoma $48,228 Alabama $47,920 South Dakota $47,404

Arkansas $47,122 West Virginia $46,971 Mississippi $46,517

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: $54,670
Little Creek: $54,164
Magnolia: $54,388

Lincoln, DE $54,670 Little Creek, DE $54,164 Magnolia, DE $54,388 Milford, DE $54,670 Marydel, DE $53,960 Millsboro, DE $54,670 Millville, DE $55,035 Milton, DE $54,670

Nassau, DE $54,670 Ocean View, DE $55,035 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,035 Seaford, DE $54,096 Selbyville, DE $55,035 Smyrna, DE $53,898 Viola, DE $54,388 Woodside, DE $54,232

Bear, DE $53,501 Newark, DE $53,522 Claymont, DE $53,564 Delaware City, DE $53,522 Hockessin, DE $53,564 Kirkwood, DE $53,522 Middletown, DE $53,788 Montchanin, DE $53,564

New Castle, DE $53,564 Odessa, DE $53,861 Port Penn, DE $53,376 Rockland, DE $53,564 Saint Georges, DE $53,522 Townsend, DE $53,783 Winterthur, DE $53,564 Lewes, DE $54,670

Wilmington, DE $53,564 Dover, DE $54,138 Dover Afb, DE $54,263 Bethany Beach, DE $55,035 Bethel, DE $54,096 Bridgeville, DE $54,670 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,195 Cheswold, DE $54,013

Clayton, DE $53,877 Dagsboro, DE $55,035 Delmar, DE $54,096 Ellendale, DE $54,670 Felton, DE $54,670 Fenwick Island, DE $55,035 Frankford, DE $55,035 Frederica, DE $54,670

Georgetown, DE $54,670 Greenwood, DE $54,670 Harbeson, DE $54,670 Harrington, DE $54,670 Hartly, DE $53,851 Houston, DE $54,670 Kenton, DE $53,877 Laurel, DE $54,096

Yorklyn, DE $53,564

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 February 01, 2026

$46,853

Average $52,823/year

$58,276

$3,904

Average $4,402/month

$4,856

$901

Average $1,016/week

$1,121

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,276	$4,856	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,823	$4,402	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$46,853	$3,904	$901	$23

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