Purchasing Managers Salary
The median pay for a purchasing managers in Odessa, TX is $101,870/year ($48.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $201K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.9), which stretches that salary to about $108,488 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,595/month, or 23.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $102K get you in Odessa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Odessa’s Regional Price Parity (93.9). 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 Odessa
Pay for purchasing managers in Odessa runs about 31% below the U.S. median of $148K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,595/month, 23.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Odessa can be a reasonable trade-off for purchasing managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for purchasing managers in metros near Odessa, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $138K | $134K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $139K | $141K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $141K | $144K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $132K | $139K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Odessa, TX
Entry-level purchasing managers (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $201K or more, a $127K 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
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a purchasing manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Odessa?
Yes — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 23.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,595/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for purchasing managers in Odessa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new purchasing managers typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,408/month. At HUD’s $1,595/month FMR, rent would take 36% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is purchasing manager a high-paying job in Odessa?
Local pay runs 31% below the national median — $102K here vs. $148K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Odessa compare to the national average for purchasing managers?
Odessa pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s -31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $108K — below the national median.
How much do purchasing managers make in Odessa, TX?
The median is $101,870 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,460, and experienced purchasing managers can clear $200,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Odessa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,671/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,595/month, which eats 23.9% 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 Odessa?
Odessa has a Regional Price Parity of 93.9 (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 $108,488 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.