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 $55,369, a Purchasing Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $63,541, a Purchasing Assistant (5-7 years)earns $71,197, a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $90,851, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $103,972,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Purchasing Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Purchasing Assistant in Rhode Island is $72,481 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,354
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,400 to $82,884
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,132

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Purchasing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,884	$6,907	$1,594	$40
Average	$72,481	$6,040	$1,394	$35
25th Percentile	$63,400	$5,283	$1,219	$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): $55,369
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,541
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,197
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,851
Expert (over 8 years): $103,972

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$55,369
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$63,541
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$71,197
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$90,851
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Assistant	$103,972

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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:

Adamsville: $73,162
Albion: $71,947
Ashaway: $73,439

Adamsville, RI $73,162 Albion, RI $71,947 Ashaway, RI $73,439 Barrington, RI $71,947 Block Island, RI $73,058 Bradford, RI $73,391 Bristol, RI $71,877 Carolina, RI $72,794

Charlestown, RI $72,870 Chepachet, RI $71,808 Clayville, RI $71,877 Coventry, RI $71,808 West Greenwich, RI $71,759 East Greenwich, RI $71,856 Exeter, RI $73,391 Fiskeville, RI $71,947

Forestdale, RI $71,877 Foster, RI $71,759 Glendale, RI $71,759 Greene, RI $72,565 Greenville, RI $71,947 Harmony, RI $71,926 Harrisville, RI $71,808 Hope, RI $71,947

Hope Valley, RI $73,439 Hopkinton, RI $73,460 Jamestown, RI $72,724 Kenyon, RI $73,370 Little Compton, RI $73,134 Manville, RI $71,947 Mapleville, RI $71,759 Newport, RI $72,738

Middletown, RI $73,044 North Kingstown, RI $71,738 North Scituate, RI $71,926 Oakland, RI $71,829 Pascoag, RI $71,787 Pawtucket, RI $71,947 Central Falls, RI $71,947 Cumberland, RI $71,947

Lincoln, RI $71,947 Portsmouth, RI $72,447 Prudence Island, RI $71,808 Rockville, RI $73,460 Saunderstown, RI $72,766 Shannock, RI $73,349 Slatersville, RI $71,877 Slocum, RI $72,766

Tiverton, RI $73,182 Wakefield, RI $72,690 Kingston, RI $72,703 Narragansett, RI $72,717 Peace Dale, RI $72,690 Warren, RI $71,926 Warwick, RI $71,947 Westerly, RI $73,481

West Kingston, RI $72,745 West Warwick, RI $71,947 Wood River Junction, RI $73,391 Woonsocket, RI $71,877 North Smithfield, RI $71,926 Wyoming, RI $73,370 Providence, RI $71,947 Cranston, RI $71,947

North Providence, RI $71,947 East Providence, RI $71,947 Riverside, RI $71,947 Rumford, RI $71,947 Smithfield, RI $71,947 Johnston, RI $71,947

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

$63,400

Average $72,481/year

$82,884

$5,283

Average $6,040/month

$6,907

$1,219

Average $1,394/week

$1,594

$30

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,884	$6,907	$1,594	$40
Average	$72,481	$6,040	$1,394	$35
25th Percentile	$63,400	$5,283	$1,219	$30

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