Purchasing Managers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,310 or more. The middle half of purchasing managers in San Juan earn between $65,200 and $122,220.
- $56K10th
- $65K25th
- $87KMedian
- $122K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,580 | $8,215 | $47.39 |
| Median | $86,650 | $7,221 | $41.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,200 | $5,433 | $31.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,220 | $10,185 | $58.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Purchasing Managers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Purchasing managers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($99,500) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($156,360). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $148,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $98,580 | $86,650 | $56,110 | $164,310 | 210 |
| Puerto Rico | $99,500 | $89,600 | $52,330 | $166,130 | 280 |
| United States | $156,360 | $148,080 | $92,490 | $223,280 | 84,320 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for purchasing managers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Purchasing Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$139,200
- Naples, FL$141,060
- Palm Bay, FL$158,650
- Fort Myers, FL$138,500
- Orlando, FL$138,130
- Lakeland, FL$132,130
Highest-paying cities for purchasing managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($205,970).
- San Jose, CA$205,970
- Fayetteville, AR$199,040
- Trenton, NJ$195,400
- New York, NY$189,490
- Denver, CO$189,060
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Purchasing Managers salary in San Juan: questions
How much do purchasing managers make an hour in San Juan?
$47.39 an hour on average, and $41.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level purchasing managers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do purchasing managers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($156,360).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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