Purchasing Managers pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $188,910 or more. The middle half of purchasing managers in Racine earn between $105,160 and $159,600.
- $80K10th
- $105K25th
- $130KMedian
- $160K75th
- $189K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,210 | $11,184 | $64.52 |
| Median | $130,040 | $10,837 | $62.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,160 | $8,763 | $50.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,600 | $13,300 | $76.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Purchasing Managers pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Purchasing managers in Racine earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($134,870) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($156,360). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $148,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $134,210 | $130,040 | $80,320 | $188,910 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $134,870 | $124,990 | $81,510 | $201,990 | 1,610 |
| 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.
Purchasing Managers salary after taxes in Racine
On the average salary of $134,210, a single filer in Racine takes home about $96,540 a year, or $8,045 a month and $3,713 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for purchasing managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $134,210 buys what about $139,859 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Purchasing Managers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 7th of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Kenosha pays the most ($163,430).
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 Racine: questions
How much do purchasing managers make an hour in Racine?
$64.52 an hour on average, and $62.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level purchasing managers salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the purchasing managers take-home pay in Racine?
About $96,540 a year ($8,045 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,210.
Do purchasing managers earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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