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Purchasing Manager Salary in the Industry of Pharmacies and Drug Stores

The salary statistics and trend of purchasing managers in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare purchasing manager salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$42,310
25th Percentile Wage
$45,580
50th Percentile Wage
$51,280
75th Percentile Wage
$81,150
90th Percentile Wage
$123,260

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for purchasing managers in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) purchasing managers is $123,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent purchasing managers is $42,310.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of purchasing managers in the industry of Pharmacies and Drug Stores from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$51,280
-43.16% -43.16%
2016
$73,410
-3.77% -
2015
$76,180
-5.15% -
2014
$80,100
8.35% -
2012
$73,410
- -

Table 3. Compare Purchasing Manager Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of purchasing managers in eleven industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of purchasing managers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Department Stores
$127,740
Sporting Goods Stores
$120,720
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
$92,270
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$90,680
Book Stores and News Dealers
$84,930
Grocery Stores
$76,270
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$74,580
Specialty Food Stores
$69,780
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$63,530
Other General Merchandise Stores
$56,540
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$51,280

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