Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Purchasing&Inventory Technician make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing&Inventory Technician in the United States is $47,454 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,319
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,974 to $51,571
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,896
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Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,571 $4,298 $992 $25
Average $47,454 $3,954 $913 $23
25th Percentile $42,974 $3,581 $826 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salaries

A Purchasing&Inventory Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing&Inventory Technician'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): $47,151
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,844
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,658
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,974
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,714
Levels Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing&Inventory Technician$47,151
Purchasin... Level Purchasing&Inventory Technician$52,844
Purchasin... Level Purchasing&Inventory Technician$60,658
Purchasin... Level Purchasing&Inventory Technician$67,974
Purchasin... Level Purchasing&Inventory Technician$86,714
$47,151 0 yr
$52,844 < 2 yrs
$60,658 2-4 yrs
$67,974 5-8 yrs
$86,714 > 8 yrs
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How Do Purchasing&Inventory Technician 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&Inventory Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,541.
  • California: $52,341.
  • Massachusetts: $51,644.

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing&Inventory Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $59,853
  • San Francisco: $59,198
  • Oakland: $57,950

What Skills Can Increase a Purchasing&Inventory Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.84% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Customer Service 3.39%
Logistics 1.42%
PowerPoint 0.84%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Purchasing&Inventory Technician's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
 $56,470
19%
Presentation
 $55,521
17%
Process Improvement
 $55,521
17%
RFP
 $55,046
16%
Cost Reduction
 $54,572
15%
Supply Chain Management
 $54,097
14%
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How Education impacts a Purchasing&Inventory Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Purchasing&Inventory Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Purchasing&Inventory Technician with a No Diploma is between $45,917 and $49,288).

Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Purchasing&Inventory Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 35.6%
Associates 18.9%
Bachelors 39.2%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Purchasing&Inventory Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing&Inventory Technician'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.

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$42,974
Average $47,454/year
$51,571
$3,581
Average $3,954/month
$4,298
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Average $913/week
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Average $23/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $51,571 $4,298 $992 $25
Average $47,454 $3,954 $913 $23
25th Percentile $42,974 $3,581 $826 $21

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Salary Trends for Purchasing&Inventory Technician

Salaries for a Purchasing&Inventory Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $44,476 in 2023 to around $44,491 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Purchasing&Inventory Technician salary trends, .

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