Purchasing Associate Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Purchasing Associate make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Purchasing Associate in Hawaii is $56,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,488
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,026 to $62,064
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,490

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Purchasing Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,064	$5,172	$1,194	$30
Average	$56,107	$4,676	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$50,026	$4,169	$962	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Associate Salaries

A Purchasing Associate'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Associate'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): $49,855
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,853
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,096
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,820
Expert (over 8 years): $91,646

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$49,855
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$55,853
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$64,096
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$71,820
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Associate	$91,646

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How Do Purchasing Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,447.
California: $59,221.
Massachusetts: $58,432.

District of Columbia $59,447 California $59,221 Massachusetts $58,432 Washington $58,217 New Jersey $58,196 Alaska $58,121 Connecticut $57,380 New York $57,079

Hawaii $56,118 Rhode Island $55,667 Maryland $55,361 Minnesota $54,942 Colorado $54,781 Illinois $54,727 Oregon $54,523 Delaware $54,373

New Hampshire $54,279 Virginia $54,067 Pennsylvania $53,450 Nevada $53,138 North Dakota $53,036 Michigan $52,875 Wisconsin $52,816 Vermont $52,698

Texas $52,370 Maine $52,349 Arizona $52,317 Ohio $52,279 Georgia $51,785 Indiana $51,538 Wyoming $51,490 Utah $51,415

Iowa $51,382 Kansas $51,125 Louisiana $51,050 North Carolina $51,023 Missouri $51,012 Florida $50,803 Montana $50,690 Nebraska $50,582

Kentucky $50,523 South Carolina $50,309 Tennessee $50,174 Idaho $50,121 New Mexico $49,729 Oklahoma $49,643 Alabama $49,326 South Dakota $48,795

Arkansas $48,505 West Virginia $48,349 Mississippi $47,882

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Associates

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:

Aiea: $55,833
Anahola: $55,458
Captain Cook: $55,458

Aiea, HI $55,833 Anahola, HI $55,458 Captain Cook, HI $55,458 Eleele, HI $55,458 Ewa Beach, HI $55,833 Kapolei, HI $55,710 Haiku, HI $55,458 Hakalau, HI $55,458

Haleiwa, HI $55,458 Hana, HI $55,458 Hanalei, HI $55,458 Hanamaulu, HI $55,458 Hanapepe, HI $55,458 Hauula, HI $55,581 Hawaii National Park, HI $55,458 Hawi, HI $55,458

Hilo, HI $55,458 Princeville, HI $55,458 Holualoa, HI $55,458 Honaunau, HI $55,458 Honokaa, HI $55,458 Honomu, HI $55,458 Hoolehua, HI $55,458 Kaaawa, HI $55,683

Kahuku, HI $55,458 Kahului, HI $55,458 Kailua, HI $55,833 Ocean View, HI $55,458 Waikoloa, HI $55,458 Keauhou, HI $55,458 Kailua Kona, HI $55,458 Kalaheo, HI $55,458

Kalaupapa, HI $55,458 Kamuela, HI $55,458 Kaneohe, HI $55,833 Kapaa, HI $55,458 Kaumakani, HI $55,458 Kaunakakai, HI $55,458 Keaau, HI $55,458 Kealakekua, HI $55,458

Kealia, HI $55,458 Kekaha, HI $55,458 Kihei, HI $55,458 Kilauea, HI $55,458 Kapaau, HI $55,458 Koloa, HI $55,458 Kualapuu, HI $55,458 Kunia, HI $55,656

Kurtistown, HI $55,458 Lahaina, HI $55,458 Laie, HI $55,506 Lanai City, HI $55,458 Laupahoehoe, HI $55,458 Lawai, HI $55,458 Lihue, HI $55,458 Makawao, HI $55,458

Makaweli, HI $55,458 Maunaloa, HI $55,458 Mountain View, HI $55,458 Naalehu, HI $55,458 Ninole, HI $55,458 Ookala, HI $55,458 Paauilo, HI $55,458 Pahala, HI $55,458

Pahoa, HI $55,458 Paia, HI $55,458 Papaaloa, HI $55,458 Papaikou, HI $55,458 Pearl City, HI $55,833 Pepeekeo, HI $55,458 Puunene, HI $55,458 Volcano, HI $55,458

Wahiawa, HI $55,656 Pukalani, HI $55,458 Mililani, HI $55,731 Kula, HI $55,458 Waialua, HI $55,458 Waianae, HI $55,506 Wailuku, HI $55,458 Waimanalo, HI $55,833

Waimea, HI $55,458 Waipahu, HI $55,807 Honolulu, HI $55,833 J B P H H, HI $55,833 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $55,683 Schofield Barracks, HI $55,635 Fort Shafter, HI $55,833 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $55,833

Camp H M Smith, HI $55,833 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $55,807 Wake Island, HI $55,833

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

Understanding how a Purchasing Associate'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

$50,026

Average $56,107/year

$62,064

$4,169

Average $4,676/month

$5,172

$962

Average $1,079/week

$1,194

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,064	$5,172	$1,194	$30
Average	$56,107	$4,676	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$50,026	$4,169	$962	$24

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