What are the main factors that influence a Purchasing Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Purchasing Assistant's salary?

A Purchasing Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $53,831, a Purchasing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $61,776, a Purchasing Assistant (5-7 years)earns $69,219, a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,328, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $101,084,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Assistant?

Purchasing Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Assistant roles are District of Columbia $76,869, California $76,577, Massachusetts $75,557. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Head of Purchasing: $218,283; Purchasing Director: $199,773; Assistant Director Of Purchasing: $174,457; Assistant Purchasing Manager: $127,334; Purchasing Manager: $125,334.

Purchasing Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Purchasing Assistant in Delaware is $70,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Purchasing Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,789
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,639 to $80,581
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,601

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Purchasing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,581	$6,715	$1,550	$39
Average	$70,468	$5,872	$1,355	$34
25th Percentile	$61,639	$5,137	$1,185	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Assistant Salaries

A Purchasing Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,831
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,776
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,219
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,328
Expert (over 8 years): $101,084

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$53,831
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$61,776
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$69,219
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$88,328
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$101,084

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How Do Purchasing Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Purchasing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,869.
California: $76,577.
Massachusetts: $75,557.

District of Columbia $76,869 California $76,577 Massachusetts $75,557 Washington $75,279 New Jersey $75,251 Alaska $75,154 Connecticut $74,196 New York $73,807

Hawaii $72,565 Rhode Island $71,981 Maryland $71,586 Minnesota $71,044 Colorado $70,836 Illinois $70,766 Oregon $70,503 Delaware $70,308

New Hampshire $70,186 Virginia $69,912 Pennsylvania $69,114 Nevada $68,711 North Dakota $68,580 Michigan $68,371 Wisconsin $68,295 Vermont $68,142

Texas $67,719 Maine $67,691 Arizona $67,649 Ohio $67,601 Georgia $66,962 Indiana $66,643 Wyoming $66,580 Utah $66,483

Iowa $66,441 Kansas $66,108 Louisiana $66,011 North Carolina $65,976 Missouri $65,962 Florida $65,691 Montana $65,546 Nebraska $65,407

Kentucky $65,330 South Carolina $65,053 Tennessee $64,879 Idaho $64,810 New Mexico $64,303 Oklahoma $64,192 Alabama $63,782 South Dakota $63,095

Arkansas $62,720 West Virginia $62,519 Mississippi $61,915

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $72,766
Little Creek: $72,092
Magnolia: $72,391

Lincoln, DE $72,766 Little Creek, DE $72,092 Magnolia, DE $72,391 Milford, DE $72,766 Marydel, DE $71,822 Millsboro, DE $72,766 Millville, DE $73,252 Milton, DE $72,766

Nassau, DE $72,766 Ocean View, DE $73,252 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,252 Seaford, DE $72,002 Selbyville, DE $73,252 Smyrna, DE $71,738 Viola, DE $72,391 Woodside, DE $72,183

Bear, DE $71,211 Newark, DE $71,239 Claymont, DE $71,294 Delaware City, DE $71,239 Hockessin, DE $71,294 Kirkwood, DE $71,239 Middletown, DE $71,593 Montchanin, DE $71,294

New Castle, DE $71,294 Odessa, DE $71,690 Port Penn, DE $71,044 Rockland, DE $71,294 Saint Georges, DE $71,239 Townsend, DE $71,586 Winterthur, DE $71,294 Lewes, DE $72,766

Wilmington, DE $71,294 Dover, DE $72,058 Dover Afb, DE $72,224 Bethany Beach, DE $73,252 Bethel, DE $72,002 Bridgeville, DE $72,766 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,134 Cheswold, DE $71,891

Clayton, DE $71,711 Dagsboro, DE $73,252 Delmar, DE $72,002 Ellendale, DE $72,766 Felton, DE $72,766 Fenwick Island, DE $73,252 Frankford, DE $73,252 Frederica, DE $72,766

Georgetown, DE $72,766 Greenwood, DE $72,766 Harbeson, DE $72,766 Harrington, DE $72,766 Hartly, DE $71,676 Houston, DE $72,766 Kenton, DE $71,711 Laurel, DE $72,002

Yorklyn, DE $71,294

Purchasing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$61,639

Average $70,468/year

$80,581

$5,137

Average $5,872/month

$6,715

$1,185

Average $1,355/week

$1,550

$30

Average $34/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,581	$6,715	$1,550	$39
Average	$70,468	$5,872	$1,355	$34
25th Percentile	$61,639	$5,137	$1,185	$30

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