Purchasing Managers Salary
The median pay for a purchasing managers in Lancaster, PA is $121,570/year ($58.45/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $185K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.26), that's roughly $123,723 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,526/month, or 20.3% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $122K actually covers in Lancaster, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lancaster’s Regional Price Parity (98.26). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lancaster
Pay for purchasing managers in Lancaster runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $148K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,526/month, 20.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.26) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Lancaster can be a reasonable trade-off for purchasing managers who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for purchasing managers in metros near Lancaster, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $156K | $152K |
| Pittsburgh | $142K | $150K |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $145K | $145K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $135K | $137K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lancaster, PA
Entry-level purchasing managers (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $122K. Top earners bring in $185K or more, a $107K spread from bottom to top.
Purchasing Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Purchasing Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $176K | +19% | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $175K | +18% | 3,430 |
| Colorado | $171K | +16% | 1,320 |
| Massachusetts | $171K | +15% | 2,160 |
| New York | $166K | +12% | 6,930 |
| Virginia | $166K | +12% | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $163K | +10% | 540 |
| Washington | $163K | +10% | 1,770 |
| Maryland | $161K | +9% | 2,380 |
| Kansas | $160K | +8% | 920 |
| California | $160K | +8% | 7,470 |
| Arkansas | $156K | +6% | 930 |
| Georgia | $155K | +5% | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $153K | +4% | 4,160 |
| West Virginia | $147K | -1% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $145K | -2% | 1,340 |
| Michigan | $142K | -4% | 2,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $142K | -4% | 2,530 |
| Arizona | $139K | -6% | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | $139K | -6% | 2,670 |
| Connecticut | $139K | -6% | 1,420 |
| Oregon | $137K | -7% | 980 |
| Tennessee | $137K | -7% | 1,460 |
| Idaho | $137K | -8% | 270 |
| Maine | $136K | -8% | 170 |
| Vermont | $136K | -8% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $135K | -9% | 240 |
| Texas | $135K | -9% | 9,640 |
| Ohio | $135K | -9% | 3,490 |
| Rhode Island | $135K | -9% | 220 |
| Florida | $133K | -10% | 3,960 |
| Missouri | $132K | -11% | 960 |
| South Carolina | $132K | -11% | 830 |
| Alabama | $131K | -12% | 1,520 |
| North Dakota | $130K | -12% | 50 |
| South Dakota | $129K | -13% | 70 |
| Indiana | $127K | -14% | 1,190 |
| Utah | $126K | -15% | 510 |
| Wisconsin | $125K | -16% | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | $124K | -16% | 920 |
| Nebraska | $124K | -16% | 440 |
| Montana | $123K | -17% | 160 |
| Wyoming | $123K | -17% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $123K | -17% | 320 |
| Iowa | $122K | -18% | 610 |
| Nevada | $120K | -19% | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $119K | -19% | 480 |
| Alaska | $115K | -23% | 140 |
| Hawaii | $113K | -23% | 220 |
| Louisiana | $110K | -26% | 470 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a purchasing manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lancaster?
Yes — at the median salary of $122K, rent takes 20.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,526/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for purchasing managers in Lancaster?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new purchasing managers typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,077/month. At HUD’s $1,526/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is purchasing manager a high-paying job in Lancaster?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $122K here vs. $148K nationally.
How does Lancaster compare to the national average for purchasing managers?
Lancaster pays $122K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.26), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — below the national median.
How much do purchasing managers make in Lancaster, PA?
The median is $121,570 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,090, and experienced purchasing managers can clear $184,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $122K enough to live in Lancaster?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,510/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,526/month, which eats 20.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a purchasing managers salary go in Lancaster?
Lancaster has a Regional Price Parity of 98.26 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median purchasing managers salary is worth about $123,723 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do purchasing managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.