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 $48,289, a Purchasing Associate (1-3 years)earns $54,105, a Purchasing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $62,097, a Purchasing Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $69,584, a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,783,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Purchasing Associate make in Hawaii?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Associate in Hawaii is $54,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,356 to $60,146
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,746

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Purchasing Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,146	$5,012	$1,157	$29
Average	$54,519	$4,543	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$48,356	$4,030	$930	$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): $48,289
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,105
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,097
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,584
Expert (over 8 years): $88,783

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$48,289
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$54,105
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$62,097
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$69,584
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$88,783

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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:

Aiea: $54,242
Anahola: $53,877
Captain Cook: $53,877

Aiea, HI $54,242 Anahola, HI $53,877 Captain Cook, HI $53,877 Eleele, HI $53,877 Ewa Beach, HI $54,242 Kapolei, HI $54,122 Haiku, HI $53,877 Hakalau, HI $53,877

Haleiwa, HI $53,877 Hana, HI $53,877 Hanalei, HI $53,877 Hanamaulu, HI $53,877 Hanapepe, HI $53,877 Hauula, HI $53,997 Hawaii National Park, HI $53,877 Hawi, HI $53,877

Hilo, HI $53,877 Princeville, HI $53,877 Holualoa, HI $53,877 Honaunau, HI $53,877 Honokaa, HI $53,877 Honomu, HI $53,877 Hoolehua, HI $53,877 Kaaawa, HI $54,096

Kahuku, HI $53,877 Kahului, HI $53,877 Kailua, HI $54,242 Ocean View, HI $53,877 Waikoloa, HI $53,877 Keauhou, HI $53,877 Kailua Kona, HI $53,877 Kalaheo, HI $53,877

Kalaupapa, HI $53,877 Kamuela, HI $53,877 Kaneohe, HI $54,242 Kapaa, HI $53,877 Kaumakani, HI $53,877 Kaunakakai, HI $53,877 Keaau, HI $53,877 Kealakekua, HI $53,877

Kealia, HI $53,877 Kekaha, HI $53,877 Kihei, HI $53,877 Kilauea, HI $53,877 Kapaau, HI $53,877 Koloa, HI $53,877 Kualapuu, HI $53,877 Kunia, HI $54,070

Kurtistown, HI $53,877 Lahaina, HI $53,877 Laie, HI $53,924 Lanai City, HI $53,877 Laupahoehoe, HI $53,877 Lawai, HI $53,877 Lihue, HI $53,877 Makawao, HI $53,877

Makaweli, HI $53,877 Maunaloa, HI $53,877 Mountain View, HI $53,877 Naalehu, HI $53,877 Ninole, HI $53,877 Ookala, HI $53,877 Paauilo, HI $53,877 Pahala, HI $53,877

Pahoa, HI $53,877 Paia, HI $53,877 Papaaloa, HI $53,877 Papaikou, HI $53,877 Pearl City, HI $54,242 Pepeekeo, HI $53,877 Puunene, HI $53,877 Volcano, HI $53,877

Wahiawa, HI $54,070 Pukalani, HI $53,877 Mililani, HI $54,143 Kula, HI $53,877 Waialua, HI $53,877 Waianae, HI $53,924 Wailuku, HI $53,877 Waimanalo, HI $54,242

Waimea, HI $53,877 Waipahu, HI $54,216 Honolulu, HI $54,242 J B P H H, HI $54,242 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $54,096 Schofield Barracks, HI $54,049 Fort Shafter, HI $54,242 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $54,242

Camp H M Smith, HI $54,242 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $54,216 Wake Island, HI $54,242

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

$48,356

Average $54,519/year

$60,146

$4,030

Average $4,543/month

$5,012

$930

Average $1,048/week

$1,157

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,146	$5,012	$1,157	$29
Average	$54,519	$4,543	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$48,356	$4,030	$930	$23

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