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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Purchasing Managers salary in Florida

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$125,690
Mean annual$133,590
Range (10th to 90th)$70,340 to $206,850
Florida employment4,040
State vs national-11.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Florida purchasing managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$70,34025TH$90,150MEDIAN$125,69075TH$165,88090TH$206,850

The middle 50% of workers earn between $90,150 and $165,880, with a median of $125,690.

Real disclosed salaries

Purchasing Managers in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 11 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $128,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry2$99,243
Level II — qualified4$117,881
Level III — experienced3$150,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Purchasing Managers in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Macar & Sons, IncIMPORT MANAGER2$117,562
Liberty Recycling LLCNon-Ferrous Manager2$951,132
World Triathlon CorporationSr Director, Global Merchandising1$128,000
Trifre LLCInternational Executive Buyer1$150,000
Medical Management International, Inc.Sr. Sourcing Specialist1$118,200
HM Trading Americas, LLCTrade Manager1$110,274
Live Oak Contracting LLCDirector of International Supply & Acquisition1$150,000
Paint Max IncParts Manager1$88,213
VIMA USA LTD.U.S. Purchasing Manager1$140,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Sr Director, Global Merchandising at World Triathlon Corporation
    $128,000
    TampaDecided Dec 11, 2025I-203-25338-457343
  • International Executive Buyer at Trifre LLC
    $150,000
    Fort LauderdaleDecided Nov 20, 2025I-201-25317-405526
  • IMPORT MANAGER at Macar & Sons, Inc
    $117,562
    Deerfield BeachWage Level IIDecided Jul 1, 2025I-200-25175-123725
  • Sr. Sourcing Specialist at Medical Management International, Inc.
    $118,200
    TampaWage Level IIDecided Jun 12, 2025I-200-25156-056284
  • IMPORT MANAGER at Macar & Sons, Inc
    $117,562
    Deerfield BeachWage Level IIDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25150-034182
  • Trade Manager at HM Trading Americas, LLC
    $110,274
    Coral GablesWage Level IDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-947168
  • Non-Ferrous Manager at Liberty Recycling LLC
    $1,755,936
    TampaWage Level IIIDecided Apr 30, 2025I-203-25113-897478
  • Director of International Supply & Acquisition at Live Oak Contracting LLC
    $150,000
    JacksonvilleWage Level IIIDecided Apr 8, 2025I-200-25091-817314

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Purchasing Managers pay by experience level in Florida

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Purchasing Managers in Florida, by industry

Median offered wage across 9 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $140,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleMacar & Sons, Inc7$140,000
Media and entertainmentWorld Triathlon Corporation1$128,000
Professional servicesMedical Management International, Inc.1$118,200

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Florida2023 to 2024
$131,7402023$125,6902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Management of Personnel Resources

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

  2. 02

    Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.

  3. 03

    Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.

  4. 04

    Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

  5. 05

    Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

  6. 06

    Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.

  7. 07

    Administer online purchasing systems.

  8. 08

    Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+3.1%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Purchasing Managers in Florida?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Purchasing Managers in Florida is $125,690.
How does Florida compare to the national median for Purchasing Managers?
The Florida median is -11.4% versus the BLS national figure of $141,910.
What is the salary range for Purchasing Managers in Florida?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $70,340 and the 90th-percentile at $206,850, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Purchasing Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Purchasing Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.