Purchasing Managers Salary in Minnesota

Purchasing managers in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $160,240 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($125,060), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the purchasing managers average at $152,010 and the median at $144,810 for 1,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,360.

Purchasing Managers average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$160,240
Minneapolis$156,200
St. Cloud$125,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$160,240	$171,340	$135,670	$111,044	91
Minneapolis	$156,200	$149,990	$122,850	$108,600	105
St. Cloud	$125,060	$117,130	$101,820	$89,760	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Purchasing Managers salary in other states

Purchasing Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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