What are the main factors that influence an Advanced Purchasing Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Advanced Purchasing Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Advanced Purchasing Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 45% above the market median.

How does experience change An Advanced Purchasing Specialist's salary?

An Advanced Purchasing Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,716 for beginners, reaching about $70,673 at mid-level, and approach $58,740 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Advanced Purchasing Specialist?

Advanced Purchasing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advanced Purchasing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $63,543, California $63,302, Massachusetts $62,458. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advanced Purchasing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Advanced Purchasing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Commodities Purchasing Specialist IV: $118,000; Commodities Purchasing Specialist III: $89,300; IT Purchasing Specialist III: $88,583; IT Purchasing Specialist II: $75,390; Commodities Purchasing Specialist II: $74,300.

Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Advanced Purchasing Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Purchasing Specialist in New Mexico is $53,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Advanced Purchasing Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,353
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,342 to $60,064
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,960

10% $43,960

50% (Median) $53,155

90% $66,353

Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,064	$5,005	$1,155	$29
Average	$53,155	$4,430	$1,022	$26
25th Percentile	$48,342	$4,029	$930	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salaries

An Advanced Purchasing Specialist'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 Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Purchasing Specialist'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): $51,716
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,890
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,673
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,574
Expert (over 8 years): $58,740

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Advanced Purchasing Specialist	less than 1 year	$51,716
Client Service Specialist II	1-2 years	$59,890
Client Service Specialist III	2-4 years	$70,673
Client Service Specialist IV	5-8 years	$95,574
Customer Service Team Leader	over 8 years	$58,740

How Do Advanced Purchasing Specialist 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 Advanced Purchasing Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,543.
California: $63,302.
Massachusetts: $62,458.

District of Columbia $63,543 California $63,302 Massachusetts $62,458 Washington $62,229 New Jersey $62,206 Alaska $62,125 Connecticut $61,333 New York $61,012

Hawaii $59,985 Rhode Island $59,502 Maryland $59,175 Minnesota $58,728 Colorado $58,556 Illinois $58,498 Oregon $58,280 Delaware $58,119

New Hampshire $58,018 Virginia $57,792 Pennsylvania $57,132 Nevada $56,799 North Dakota $56,690 Michigan $56,518 Wisconsin $56,455 Vermont $56,329

Texas $55,979 Maine $55,956 Arizona $55,921 Ohio $55,881 Georgia $55,353 Indiana $55,089 Wyoming $55,037 Utah $54,957

Iowa $54,923 Kansas $54,647 Louisiana $54,567 North Carolina $54,538 Missouri $54,527 Florida $54,303 Montana $54,182 Nebraska $54,068

Kentucky $54,004 South Carolina $53,775 Tennessee $53,631 Idaho $53,574 New Mexico $53,155 Oklahoma $53,063 Alabama $52,725 South Dakota $52,156

Arkansas $51,847 West Virginia $51,680 Mississippi $51,181

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Purchasing Specialist

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:

Algodones: $53,721
Belen: $53,422
Bernalillo: $53,816

Algodones, NM $53,721

Belen, NM $53,422

Bernalillo, NM $53,816

Bluewater, NM $52,686

Bosque, NM $53,029

Casa Blanca, NM $53,149

Cedar Crest, NM $53,861

Cedarvale, NM $51,749

Cerrillos, NM $53,760

Claunch, NM $51,557

Coyote, NM $52,968

Cuba, NM $52,883

Cubero, NM $53,267

Edgewood, NM $53,621

Estancia, NM $52,981

Gallina, NM $52,691

Counselor, NM $52,724

Grants, NM $52,626

Milan, NM $52,837

Isleta, NM $53,909

Jarales, NM $53,370

Jemez Pueblo, NM $53,463

Jemez Springs, NM $53,298

Laguna, NM $53,528

La Jara, NM $52,824

La Joya, NM $52,702

Lindrith, NM $52,638

Los Lunas, NM $53,705

Mcintosh, NM $53,273

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $52,918

Moriarty, NM $53,094

Mountainair, NM $52,521

Nageezi, NM $52,653

New Laguna, NM $53,241

Paguate, NM $53,277

Pena Blanca, NM $53,872

Peralta, NM $53,790

Placitas, NM $53,817

Ponderosa, NM $53,395

Prewitt, NM $52,670

Regina, NM $52,707

Sandia Park, NM $53,726

Corrales, NM $53,928

San Fidel, NM $52,954

San Rafael, NM $52,729

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $53,726

San Ysidro, NM $53,654

Stanley, NM $53,086

Tijeras, NM $53,732

Tome, NM $53,633

Torreon, NM $53,455

Veguita, NM $53,025

Willard, NM $52,426

Youngsville, NM $52,983

Bosque Farms, NM $53,889

Clines Corners, NM $52,765

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $53,767

Cochiti Lake, NM $53,837

Albuquerque, NM $53,959

Kirtland Afb, NM $53,959

Rio Rancho, NM $53,870

Gallup, NM $52,746

Brimhall, NM $52,597

Church Rock, NM $52,622

Continental Divide, NM $52,585

Crownpoint, NM $52,628

Fence Lake, NM $52,394

Fort Wingate, NM $52,604

Gamerco, NM $52,692

Mentmore, NM $52,610

Mexican Springs, NM $52,604

Ramah, NM $52,508

Rehoboth, NM $52,639

Thoreau, NM $52,642

Tohatchi, NM $52,594

Vanderwagen, NM $52,604

Zuni, NM $52,592

Navajo, NM $52,663

Jamestown, NM $52,532

Pinehill, NM $52,467

Sheep Springs, NM $52,651

Smith Lake, NM $52,847

Yatahey, NM $52,632

Farmington, NM $52,885

Aztec, NM $52,982

Blanco, NM $52,735

Bloomfield, NM $52,672

Flora Vista, NM $52,939

Fruitland, NM $52,608

Kirtland, NM $52,940

La Plata, NM $52,959

Navajo Dam, NM $52,935

Shiprock, NM $52,862

Waterflow, NM $52,835

Newcomb, NM $52,618

Sanostee, NM $52,652

Santa Fe, NM $54,234

Abiquiu, NM $52,750

Alcalde, NM $53,669

Amalia, NM $52,670

Arroyo Hondo, NM $52,596

Arroyo Seco, NM $52,657

Canjilon, NM $52,587

Canones, NM $53,067

Carson, NM $52,798

Cebolla, NM $52,618

Cerro, NM $52,634

Chama, NM $52,849

Chamisal, NM $53,527

Chimayo, NM $53,903

Cordova, NM $53,812

Costilla, NM $52,891

Taos Ski Valley, NM $52,490

Dixon, NM $53,476

Dulce, NM $52,848

El Prado, NM $52,703

El Rito, NM $52,945

Embudo, NM $53,201

Espanola, NM $53,837

Glorieta, NM $54,025

Hernandez, NM $53,337

Ilfeld, NM $53,526

La Madera, NM $52,852

Lamy, NM $53,819

Llano, NM $53,419

Los Alamos, NM $53,946

White Rock, NM $54,048

Medanales, NM $53,396

Ojo Caliente, NM $53,082

Los Ojos, NM $52,719

Pecos, NM $53,857

Penasco, NM $53,220

Petaca, NM $52,539

Questa, NM $52,690

Ranchos De Taos, NM $52,967

Red River, NM $52,539

Ribera, NM $52,877

Rowe, NM $53,577

San Cristobal, NM $52,538

San Jose, NM $53,445

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $53,706

Santa Cruz, NM $53,885

Serafina, NM $52,744

Taos, NM $52,673

Tererro, NM $54,029

Tesuque, NM $54,234

Tierra Amarilla, NM $52,673

Trampas, NM $53,176

Tres Piedras, NM $52,524

Truchas, NM $53,661

Vadito, NM $53,150

Valdez, NM $52,577

Vallecitos, NM $52,536

Velarde, NM $53,395

Villanueva, NM $52,775

Spaceport City, NM $51,699

Las Vegas, NM $52,328

Angel Fire, NM $52,482

Anton Chico, NM $52,237

Buena Vista, NM $52,717

Chacon, NM $52,754

Cimarron, NM $52,400

Cleveland, NM $53,128

Eagle Nest, NM $52,439

Guadalupita, NM $52,673

Holman, NM $52,993

La Loma, NM $52,149

Maxwell, NM $52,418

Miami, NM $52,305

Mills, NM $52,119

Montezuma, NM $53,398

Mora, NM $53,203

Mosquero, NM $52,073

Ocate, NM $52,361

Ojo Feliz, NM $52,499

Rainsville, NM $52,729

Raton, NM $52,550

Rociada, NM $53,425

Roy, NM $52,130

Sapello, NM $52,961

Solano, NM $52,066

Springer, NM $52,282

Ute Park, NM $52,425

Valmora, NM $52,283

Wagon Mound, NM $52,224

Watrous, NM $52,301

Socorro, NM $52,180

Aragon, NM $52,338

Datil, NM $52,122

Lemitar, NM $52,423

Luna, NM $52,431

Magdalena, NM $52,126

Pie Town, NM $52,300

Polvadera, NM $52,549

Quemado, NM $52,408

Reserve, NM $52,314

San Acacia, NM $52,636

San Antonio, NM $51,891

Truth Or Consequences, NM $51,880

Arrey, NM $51,872

Caballo, NM $51,907

Derry, NM $51,643

Elephant Butte, NM $52,015

Garfield, NM $51,494

Hatch, NM $50,668

Monticello, NM $51,878

Rincon, NM $50,377

Salem, NM $51,333

Williamsburg, NM $51,946

Winston, NM $51,915

Las Cruces, NM $49,717

White Sands Missile Range, NM $49,880

Santa Teresa, NM $50,243

Playas, NM $52,120

Animas, NM $52,248

Anthony, NM $50,231

Arenas Valley, NM $52,156

Bayard, NM $52,108

Berino, NM $50,003

Buckhorn, NM $52,162

Santa Clara, NM $52,199

Chamberino, NM $50,055

Cliff, NM $52,101

Columbus, NM $51,961

Deming, NM $51,973

Dona Ana, NM $49,719

Fairacres, NM $49,868

Faywood, NM $51,949

Fort Bayard, NM $52,149

Gila, NM $52,024

Glenwood, NM $52,065

Hachita, NM $51,961

Hanover, NM $51,972

Hillsboro, NM $51,866

Hurley, NM $52,073

La Mesa, NM $50,668

Lordsburg, NM $52,082

Mesilla, NM $49,719

Mesilla Park, NM $49,724

Mesquite, NM $49,766

Mimbres, NM $52,014

Mule Creek, NM $52,154

Organ, NM $49,750

Pinos Altos, NM $52,100

Radium Springs, NM $49,739

Redrock, NM $51,968

Rodeo, NM $52,314

San Miguel, NM $49,747

Silver City, NM $52,101

Sunland Park, NM $49,976

Tyrone, NM $52,255

Vado, NM $49,786

Chaparral, NM $50,414

Clovis, NM $52,001

Cannon Afb, NM $51,886

Broadview, NM $51,849

Causey, NM $51,760

Crossroads, NM $51,638

Dora, NM $51,883

Elida, NM $51,668

Floyd, NM $51,794

Fort Sumner, NM $51,752

Grady, NM $51,899

House, NM $51,857

Kenna, NM $51,669

Lingo, NM $51,757

Melrose, NM $51,866

Milnesand, NM $51,648

Pep, NM $51,719

Portales, NM $51,908

Rogers, NM $51,733

Saint Vrain, NM $51,899

Taiban, NM $51,734

Texico, NM $51,919

Yeso, NM $51,546

Roswell, NM $51,606

Artesia, NM $51,708

Caprock, NM $51,603

Carlsbad, NM $51,742

Dexter, NM $51,643

Eunice, NM $51,788

Hagerman, NM $51,669

Hobbs, NM $51,864

Hope, NM $51,479

Jal, NM $51,727

Lake Arthur, NM $51,583

Lakewood, NM $51,660

Loco Hills, NM $51,755

Loving, NM $51,729

Lovington, NM $51,814

Mcdonald, NM $51,673

Malaga, NM $51,678

Maljamar, NM $51,628

Monument, NM $51,750

Tatum, NM $51,706

Whites City, NM $51,793

Carrizozo, NM $51,362

Alamogordo, NM $51,198

Alto, NM $51,369

Bent, NM $51,208

Capitan, NM $51,250

Cloudcroft, NM $51,202

Corona, NM $51,585

Encino, NM $51,999

Fort Stanton, NM $51,272

Glencoe, NM $51,235

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $51,192

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $51,192

Hondo, NM $51,282

La Luz, NM $51,192

Lincoln, NM $51,133

Mayhill, NM $51,308

Mescalero, NM $51,215

Nogal, NM $51,435

Orogrande, NM $51,218

Picacho, NM $51,271

Pinon, NM $51,464

Ruidoso, NM $51,467

Ruidoso Downs, NM $51,397

Sacramento, NM $51,238

San Patricio, NM $51,299

Sunspot, NM $51,192

Timberon, NM $51,303

Tinnie, NM $51,241

Tularosa, NM $51,226

Vaughn, NM $51,790

Weed, NM $51,302

Tucumcari, NM $52,047

Amistad, NM $51,980

Bard, NM $51,897

Capulin, NM $52,484

Clayton, NM $52,081

Conchas Dam, NM $52,128

Cuervo, NM $51,877

Des Moines, NM $52,277

Folsom, NM $52,358

Garita, NM $52,028

Gladstone, NM $52,132

Grenville, NM $52,123

Logan, NM $52,045

Mcalister, NM $51,884

Nara Visa, NM $51,922

Newkirk, NM $51,979

Quay, NM $52,009

San Jon, NM $51,953

Santa Rosa, NM $52,009

Sedan, NM $52,027

Trementina, NM $52,025

Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Purchasing Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 45% above the average. In contrast, Advanced Purchasing Specialist positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Advanced Purchasing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Advanced Purchasing Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$77,075	$37.0	45%
Biotechnology	$69,102	$33.0	30%
Business Services	$66,444	$32.0	25%
Chemicals	$63,786	$31.0	20%
Construction	$61,128	$29.0	15%

Advanced Purchasing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Purchasing Specialist'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.

$48,342

Average $53,155/year

$60,064

$4,029

Average $4,430/month

$5,005

$930

Average $1,022/week

$1,155

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,064	$5,005	$1,155	$29
Average	$53,155	$4,430	$1,022	$26
25th Percentile	$48,342	$4,029	$930	$23

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