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Purchasing Managers PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for purchasing managers, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 94
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $130,543
- Middle half $106,357 to $164,299
- Certified rate
- 95.9%
- 4 denied
- Median, all workers
- $148,080
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $170,914 |
| Michigan | 9 | $142,667 |
| Texas | 8 | $119,354 |
| Alabama | 7 | $73,486 |
| Georgia | 7 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $99,532 |
| Florida | 5 | $110,000 |
| New York | 4 | $129,223 |
| Arizona | 3 | $113,526 |
| Nevada | 3 | $125,861 |
| Washington | 3 | $137,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $139,422 |
| Connecticut | 2 | Not reported |
| Delaware | 2 | Not reported |
| Oregon | 2 | Not reported |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | Not reported |
| South Carolina | 2 | Not reported |
| Indiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Minnesota | 1 | Not reported |
| Missouri | 1 | Not reported |
| North Carolina | 1 | Not reported |
| New Jersey | 1 | Not reported |
| Ohio | 1 | Not reported |
| Virginia | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | 3 | $118,707 |
| 2 | Irvine, CA | 3 | $138,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | 3 | $124,446 |
| 4 | Auburn, AL | 2 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Channahon, IL | 2 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Cypress, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Gray Court, SC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | 2 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Newark, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Novi, MI | 2 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Orlando, FL | 2 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Oxnard, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Alexander City, AL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Alpharetta, GA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Auburn Hills, MI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Beloit, WI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Benton Harbor, MI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Burnsville, MN | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Carmel, IN | 1 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Chantilly, VA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Charlotte, NC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Chicago, IL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Cottondale, AL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Covington, GA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Dallas, TX | 1 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Doral, FL | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Duluth, GA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchasing Manager | 18 | $104,834 |
| 2 | Procurement Manager | 8 | $122,223 |
| 3 | Director of Procurement | 2 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Global Commodity Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Global Sourcing Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Program Purchasing Team Leader | 2 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Advanced Purchasing Supervisor | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | AGS Bid Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Assistant Materials Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Bakery Business Developer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Category Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Category Procurement Director | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Cross-Border Procurement Specialist (Entry-Level) | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Director - Purchasing Growth Initiatives | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Director of Buying and Merchandising | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Director of Sourcing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Director of Strategic Sourcing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Director Procurement-Electronics Strategy & Launch Readiness | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Director Purchasing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Director, Indirect Procurement | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Director, Supply Chain and Purchasing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Global Category Manager, Electronics | 1 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Global IT Procurement Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Internationalization Vendor Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 26 | IT Procurement Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Lead Global Supply Manager, Capex | 1 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Lead Strategic Purchasing Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Manager of Business Administration | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Manager of Purchasing/Material Department | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for purchasing managers?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for purchasing managers was $130,543 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $106,357 to $164,299.
- How does that compare with all purchasing managers?
- BLS reports a median of $148,080 a year for all purchasing managers in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.