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 $61,592, a Purchasing Specialist (2-4 years)earns $74,827, a Buyer III (4-7 years)earns $91,978, a Buyer IV (7+ years)earns $115,390,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Purchasing Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Specialist in Rhode Island is $75,308 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,785 to $81,852
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,936

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Purchasing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,852	$6,821	$1,574	$39
Average	$75,308	$6,276	$1,448	$36
25th Percentile	$67,785	$5,649	$1,304	$33

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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:

Adamsville: $76,249
Albion: $75,605
Ashaway: $76,105

Adamsville, RI $76,249 Albion, RI $75,605 Ashaway, RI $76,105 Barrington, RI $75,406 Block Island, RI $75,826 Bradford, RI $76,059 Bristol, RI $75,697 Carolina, RI $75,933

Charlestown, RI $75,961 Chepachet, RI $75,810 Clayville, RI $75,599 Coventry, RI $75,602 West Greenwich, RI $75,811 East Greenwich, RI $75,551 Exeter, RI $75,790 Fiskeville, RI $75,405

Forestdale, RI $75,986 Foster, RI $75,770 Glendale, RI $75,992 Greene, RI $75,870 Greenville, RI $75,434 Harmony, RI $75,531 Harrisville, RI $75,959 Hope, RI $75,452

Hope Valley, RI $76,038 Hopkinton, RI $76,138 Jamestown, RI $75,884 Kenyon, RI $75,924 Little Compton, RI $76,238 Manville, RI $75,705 Mapleville, RI $75,825 Newport, RI $75,960

Middletown, RI $75,994 North Kingstown, RI $75,681 North Scituate, RI $75,532 Oakland, RI $75,907 Pascoag, RI $76,009 Pawtucket, RI $75,294 Central Falls, RI $75,327 Cumberland, RI $75,755

Lincoln, RI $75,402 Portsmouth, RI $75,952 Prudence Island, RI $75,796 Rockville, RI $76,127 Saunderstown, RI $75,838 Shannock, RI $75,928 Slatersville, RI $75,986 Slocum, RI $75,836

Tiverton, RI $76,183 Wakefield, RI $75,903 Kingston, RI $75,874 Narragansett, RI $75,924 Peace Dale, RI $75,894 Warren, RI $75,601 Warwick, RI $75,390 Westerly, RI $76,123

West Kingston, RI $75,898 West Warwick, RI $75,482 Wood River Junction, RI $76,006 Woonsocket, RI $75,990 North Smithfield, RI $75,817 Wyoming, RI $75,928 Providence, RI $75,272 Cranston, RI $75,282

North Providence, RI $75,291 East Providence, RI $75,277 Riverside, RI $75,301 Rumford, RI $75,290 Smithfield, RI $75,442 Johnston, RI $75,316

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

$67,785

Average $75,308/year

$81,852

$5,649

Average $6,276/month

$6,821

$1,304

Average $1,448/week

$1,574

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,852	$6,821	$1,574	$39
Average	$75,308	$6,276	$1,448	$36
25th Percentile	$67,785	$5,649	$1,304	$33

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