Procurement Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Procurement Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Procurement Assistant in the United States is $47,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,857
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,461 to $52,036
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,475
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Procurement Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,036 $4,336 $1,001 $25
Average $47,840 $3,987 $920 $23
25th Percentile $43,461 $3,622 $836 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Procurement Assistant Salaries

A Procurement 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Procurement Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Procurement 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): $47,920
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,686
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,610
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,033
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,090
Levels Salary
Procureme... Level Procurement Assistant$47,920
Purchasin... Level Procurement Assistant$53,686
Purchasin... Level Procurement Assistant$61,610
Purchasin... Level Procurement Assistant$69,033
Purchasin... Level Procurement Assistant$88,090
$47,920 0 yr
$53,686 < 2 yrs
$61,610 2-4 yrs
$69,033 5-8 yrs
$88,090 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Procurement 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:

  • San Jose: $60,340
  • San Francisco: $59,747
  • Oakland: $58,422

What Skills Can Increase a Procurement Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.84% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.39%
Logistics 1.42%
PowerPoint 0.84%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Procurement Assistant's salary.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Chain
$53,102
11%
Communication Skills
$51,667
8%
Procurement
$49,753
4%
Problem Solving
$48,318
1%
Planning
$47,840
0%
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How Education impacts a Procurement Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Procurement Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Procurement Assistant with a No Diploma is between $45,917 and $49,288).

Procurement Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Procurement Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 35.6%
Associates 18.9%
Bachelors 39.2%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Procurement Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Procurement 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

Salary Trends for Procurement Assistant

Salaries for a Procurement Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $45,224 in 2023 to around $45,240 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Procurement Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Procurement Assistant Over Time

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2023
$45,224
2024
$45,665
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2023 $45,224
2024 $45,665
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