Best Paying Industries for Purchasing Managers
$139,510
National Median Salary
232
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $208,560 | +49.5% | 120 |
| 2 | Pipeline Transportation | $203,210 | +45.7% | 30 |
| 3 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $199,870 | +43.3% | 50 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $195,130 | +39.9% | 140 |
| 5 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $182,200 | +30.6% | 180 |
| 6 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $179,530 | +28.7% | 270 |
| 7 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $174,830 | +25.3% | 180 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $174,780 | +25.3% | 2,000 |
| 9 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $174,780 | +25.3% | 2,020 |
| 10 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $174,460 | +25.1% | 60 |
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