Purchasing Managers Salary in Missouri

Purchasing managers in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $162,030 a year) and the least in Springfield ($132,900), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the purchasing managers average at $136,330 and the median at $132,100 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,360.

Purchasing Managers average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$162,030
St. Louis$139,440
Springfield$132,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$162,030	$161,910	$127,840	$113,715	93
St. Louis	$139,440	$135,400	$103,850	$99,562	95
Springfield	$132,900	$115,320	$84,070	$96,794	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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 Missouri

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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