Purchasing Managers Salary
The median pay for a purchasing managers in Springfield, OH is $125,490/year ($60.33/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $86K at the entry level to $172K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.48), which stretches that salary to about $138,694 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,106/month, or 14.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $125K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (90.48). 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 Springfield
Pay for purchasing managers in Springfield runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $148K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,106/month, 14.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.48 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Springfield 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 Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $150K | $157K |
| Columbus | $141K | $148K |
| Cleveland | $134K | $143K |
| Akron | $134K | $144K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, OH
Entry-level purchasing managers (10th percentile) start around $86K. Mid-career wages sit at $125K. Top earners bring in $172K or more, a $85K 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 Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $125K, rent takes 14.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,106/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for purchasing managers in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new purchasing managers typically earn — is $86K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,172/month. At HUD’s $1,106/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is purchasing manager a high-paying job in Springfield?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $125K here vs. $148K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for purchasing managers?
Springfield pays $125K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.48), the purchasing-power equivalent is $139K — below the national median.
How much do purchasing managers make in Springfield, OH?
The median is $125,490 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $86,200, and experienced purchasing managers can clear $171,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $125K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,797/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,106/month, which eats 14.2% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 90.48 (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 $138,694 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.