Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers earn a median $107,230 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$107,230
$51.55 per hour
Range
$65,120 – $194,900
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
221,180
across the U.S.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$84,266
per year · effective tax rate 21.4%
$7,022Monthly
$3,511Twice a month
$3,241Every 2 weeks
$40.51Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,761
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,648
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,555
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$84,266
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,120 | $31.31 | $54,504 |
| 25th percentile | $82,440 | $39.63 | $66,827 |
| Median (50th) | $107,230 | $51.55 | $84,266 |
| 75th percentile | $146,770 | $70.56 | $111,583 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $194,900 | $93.70 | $145,125 |
Best cities for transportation, storage, and distribution managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $177,400 | $117,944 | $106,811 | 1,760 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $146,080 | $111,112 | $99,981 | 1,690 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $135,220 | $98,448 | $93,066 | 1,340 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $127,520 | $92,430 | $92,377 | 4,460 |
| 5 | Memphis, TN | $106,170 | $83,521 | $90,607 | 1,570 |
| 6 | Charlotte, NC | $118,100 | $87,710 | $90,099 | 2,150 |
| 7 | Bridgeport, CT | $131,970 | $95,699 | $89,552 | 590 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $121,570 | $90,622 | $88,365 | 4,270 |
| 9 | Jacksonville, FL | $112,360 | $87,875 | $88,331 | 1,600 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $111,390 | $83,936 | $87,711 | 1,860 |
| 11 | Kansas City, MO | $108,270 | $80,847 | $87,361 | 1,300 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $124,120 | $90,103 | $86,976 | 8,570 |
| 13 | Greenville, SC | $109,520 | $80,463 | $86,278 | 670 |
| 14 | St. Louis, MO | $110,070 | $82,028 | $86,266 | 2,090 |
| 15 | Boston, MA | $128,760 | $93,055 | $85,951 | 3,190 |
| 16 | San Francisco, CA | $145,170 | $99,331 | $85,917 | 3,750 |
| 17 | Minneapolis, MN | $124,600 | $89,481 | $85,364 | 3,030 |
| 18 | Cincinnati, OH | $106,160 | $81,377 | $85,327 | 1,920 |
| 19 | New York, NY | $133,640 | $95,764 | $85,076 | 10,410 |
| 20 | Nashville, TN | $103,750 | $81,818 | $84,928 | 1,680 |
| 21 | Columbus, OH | $105,360 | $80,836 | $84,672 | 2,060 |
| 22 | Raleigh, NC | $110,780 | $82,852 | $84,408 | 850 |
| 23 | Knoxville, TN | $98,240 | $77,942 | $84,199 | 620 |
| 24 | Houston, TX | $105,420 | $82,993 | $84,147 | 7,840 |
| 25 | Washington, DC | $129,050 | $91,471 | $84,008 | 2,570 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $177,400
- Seattle, WA — $146,080
- San Francisco, CA — $145,170
- Denver, CO — $135,220
- New York, NY — $133,640
- Bridgeport, CT — $131,970
- Washington, DC — $129,050
- Boston, MA — $128,760
- Atlanta, GA — $127,520
- Los Angeles, CA — $127,500
- Minneapolis, MN — $124,600
- Chicago, IL — $124,120
- Philadelphia, PA — $121,570
- San Diego, CA — $120,960
- Charlotte, NC — $118,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $145,000 | $102,145 | $101,250 – $210,080 | 310 |
| Washington | $136,500 | $104,564 | $84,870 – $202,070 | 2,490 |
| Colorado | $132,610 | $96,778 | $80,160 – $213,580 | 2,310 |
| District of Columbia | $132,180 | $93,344 | $79,910 – $195,190 | 610 |
| New Jersey | $130,610 | $94,408 | $87,330 – $216,840 | 9,120 |
| New Hampshire | $129,470 | $99,759 | $80,550 – $198,700 | 530 |
| New York | $127,180 | $91,730 | $80,430 – $204,600 | 6,740 |
| Massachusetts | $123,830 | $89,932 | $75,400 – $223,700 | 4,310 |
| California | $123,780 | $86,979 | $71,260 – $208,420 | 30,540 |
| Georgia | $123,330 | $89,784 | $74,920 – $207,890 | 6,700 |
| Illinois | $120,250 | $87,618 | $68,310 – $207,570 | 11,030 |
| Virginia | $119,140 | $86,609 | $77,010 – $205,640 | 3,380 |
| Alabama | $118,320 | $86,417 | $63,710 – $198,970 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $118,180 | $85,457 | $71,610 – $200,450 | 4,030 |
| Rhode Island | $117,600 | $87,577 | $71,760 – $207,580 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $114,210 | $84,470 | $68,760 – $179,230 | 2,410 |
| Wyoming | $112,310 | $87,840 | $77,960 – $145,960 | 130 |
| Indiana | $108,720 | $82,137 | $70,690 – $174,220 | 4,190 |
| Montana | $108,180 | $80,183 | $66,300 – $146,570 | 300 |
| South Dakota | $107,410 | $84,393 | $70,090 – $147,230 | 370 |
| South Carolina | $106,860 | $78,752 | $68,150 – $199,970 | 3,460 |
| Kansas | $106,130 | $78,370 | $79,300 – $164,790 | 1,150 |
| North Carolina | $106,100 | $79,747 | $66,090 – $191,650 | 6,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $105,240 | $79,635 | $65,560 – $182,390 | 8,540 |
| Maryland | $105,180 | $78,192 | $71,450 – $169,680 | 3,550 |
| Oregon | $103,520 | $73,428 | $66,260 – $186,460 | 2,860 |
| Alaska | $103,080 | $81,347 | $76,310 – $157,100 | — |
| Missouri | $102,870 | $77,301 | $58,240 – $186,040 | 3,650 |
| Utah | $102,180 | $77,082 | $65,090 – $169,180 | 3,010 |
| Maine | $102,110 | $74,859 | $65,010 – $169,370 | 370 |
| Vermont | $101,850 | $76,220 | $70,090 – $167,530 | 390 |
| Florida | $101,570 | $80,284 | $54,490 – $173,950 | — |
| Ohio | $101,550 | $78,260 | $62,160 – $175,190 | 9,480 |
| Hawaii | $101,480 | $74,039 | $70,350 – $173,630 | 830 |
| New Mexico | $101,420 | $76,540 | $65,610 – $155,370 | 660 |
| Tennessee | $100,740 | $79,701 | $55,420 – $181,680 | 4,910 |
| North Dakota | $100,720 | $78,982 | $70,420 – $151,430 | 390 |
| Texas | $100,700 | $79,672 | $63,380 – $177,340 | 28,710 |
| Kentucky | $100,340 | $76,025 | $58,250 – $175,390 | 2,340 |
| Nevada | $99,860 | $79,082 | $62,780 – $162,720 | 2,250 |
| Michigan | $99,100 | $74,586 | $61,720 – $169,020 | 8,180 |
| Iowa | $99,010 | $75,373 | $61,340 – $164,980 | 1,850 |
| Arizona | $98,750 | $76,041 | $68,780 – $166,680 | 3,390 |
| West Virginia | $98,230 | $74,135 | $56,970 – $157,540 | 530 |
| Nebraska | $97,380 | $73,786 | $64,320 – $147,110 | 1,420 |
| Oklahoma | $96,830 | $73,138 | $53,930 – $168,180 | 1,660 |
| Wisconsin | $95,900 | $72,593 | $57,410 – $176,090 | 5,410 |
| Idaho | $93,920 | $71,033 | $56,510 – $171,940 | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $93,650 | $72,290 | $54,220 – $154,240 | 2,840 |
| Arkansas | $89,200 | $68,316 | $52,620 – $174,990 | 1,440 |
| Mississippi | $85,770 | $66,470 | $51,780 – $154,470 | 2,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation, storage, and distribution managers make?
The national median salary for transportation, storage, and distribution managers is $107,230 a year ($51.55 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,120 and the top 10% earn over $194,900. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays transportation, storage, and distribution managers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $145,000. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many transportation, storage, and distribution managers are there in the U.S.?
About 221,180 people work as transportation, storage, and distribution managers nationwide.
All 74 cities
- Akron, OH
- Allentown, PA
- Anchorage, AK
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- El Paso, TX
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Lakeland, FL
- Laredo, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Memphis, TN
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Reno, NV
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Scranton, PA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC