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

A Purchasing Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Buyer I (0-2 years)earns $60,160, a Purchasing Specialist (2-4 years)earns $73,088, a Buyer III (4-7 years)earns $89,840, a Buyer IV (7+ years)earns $112,707,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Specialist?

Purchasing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $80,422, California $80,117, Massachusetts $79,049. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Purchasing Director: $199,987; Commodities Purchasing Specialist IV: $118,000; Purchasing Generalist IV: $114,500; Commodities Purchasing Specialist III: $89,300; IT Purchasing Specialist III: $88,563.

Purchasing Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Specialist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Specialist in Delaware is $73,558 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,769
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,209 to $79,949
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,519

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Purchasing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,949	$6,662	$1,537	$38
Average	$73,558	$6,130	$1,415	$35
25th Percentile	$66,209	$5,517	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Specialist Salaries

A Purchasing Specialist'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 Do Purchasing Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,422.
California: $80,117.
Massachusetts: $79,049.

District of Columbia $80,422 California $80,117 Massachusetts $79,049 Washington $78,758 New Jersey $78,729 Alaska $78,627 Connecticut $77,625 New York $77,218

Hawaii $75,918 Rhode Island $75,308 Maryland $74,894 Minnesota $74,327 Colorado $74,110 Illinois $74,037 Oregon $73,761 Delaware $73,558

New Hampshire $73,430 Virginia $73,144 Pennsylvania $72,308 Nevada $71,887 North Dakota $71,749 Michigan $71,531 Wisconsin $71,451 Vermont $71,291

Texas $70,848 Maine $70,819 Arizona $70,776 Ohio $70,725 Georgia $70,057 Indiana $69,722 Wyoming $69,657 Utah $69,555

Iowa $69,512 Kansas $69,163 Louisiana $69,061 North Carolina $69,025 Missouri $69,011 Florida $68,727 Montana $68,575 Nebraska $68,430

Kentucky $68,350 South Carolina $68,059 Tennessee $67,878 Idaho $67,805 New Mexico $67,275 Oklahoma $67,158 Alabama $66,730 South Dakota $66,011

Arkansas $65,619 West Virginia $65,408 Mississippi $64,776

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Specialists

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: $73,226
Little Creek: $73,762
Magnolia: $73,656

Lincoln, DE $73,226 Little Creek, DE $73,762 Magnolia, DE $73,656 Milford, DE $73,412 Marydel, DE $73,533 Millsboro, DE $72,919 Millville, DE $73,032 Milton, DE $73,158

Nassau, DE $73,211 Ocean View, DE $73,019 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,160 Seaford, DE $73,201 Selbyville, DE $72,898 Smyrna, DE $73,813 Viola, DE $73,473 Woodside, DE $73,671

Bear, DE $73,501 Newark, DE $73,473 Claymont, DE $73,624 Delaware City, DE $73,547 Hockessin, DE $73,467 Kirkwood, DE $73,533 Middletown, DE $73,561 Montchanin, DE $73,483

New Castle, DE $73,494 Odessa, DE $73,598 Port Penn, DE $73,647 Rockland, DE $73,491 Saint Georges, DE $73,538 Townsend, DE $73,651 Winterthur, DE $73,499 Lewes, DE $73,186

Wilmington, DE $73,470 Dover, DE $73,762 Dover Afb, DE $73,374 Bethany Beach, DE $72,942 Bethel, DE $73,018 Bridgeville, DE $73,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,555 Cheswold, DE $73,738

Clayton, DE $73,741 Dagsboro, DE $72,892 Delmar, DE $72,775 Ellendale, DE $72,995 Felton, DE $73,406 Fenwick Island, DE $72,907 Frankford, DE $72,780 Frederica, DE $73,479

Georgetown, DE $72,864 Greenwood, DE $73,202 Harbeson, DE $72,942 Harrington, DE $73,314 Hartly, DE $73,542 Houston, DE $73,209 Kenton, DE $73,744 Laurel, DE $72,820

Yorklyn, DE $73,489

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

Understanding how a Purchasing Specialist'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 June 01, 2026

$66,209

Average $73,558/year

$79,949

$5,517

Average $6,130/month

$6,662

$1,273

Average $1,415/week

$1,537

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,949	$6,662	$1,537	$38
Average	$73,558	$6,130	$1,415	$35
25th Percentile	$66,209	$5,517	$1,273	$32

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