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.
▲5.1%
Pay trend: The median for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in the U.S. rose from $102,010 (May 2024) to $107,230 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.7%.
What transportation, storage, and distribution managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.1% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 18,300
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of transportation, storage, and distribution managers is projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 18,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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 | Atlanta, GA | $127,520 | $92,430 | $92,377 | 4,460 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $121,570 | $90,622 | $88,365 | 4,270 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $124,120 | $90,103 | $86,976 | 8,570 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $128,760 | $93,055 | $85,951 | 3,190 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $145,170 | $99,331 | $85,917 | 3,750 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $124,600 | $89,481 | $85,364 | 3,030 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $133,640 | $95,764 | $85,076 | 10,410 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $105,420 | $82,993 | $84,147 | 7,840 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $129,050 | $91,471 | $84,008 | 2,570 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $104,790 | $82,550 | $80,075 | 9,600 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $127,500 | $89,127 | $78,480 | 12,260 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $101,860 | $76,410 | $76,183 | 3,660 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $99,710 | $76,692 | $74,231 | 2,610 |
| 14 | Riverside, CA | $98,700 | $72,033 | $67,673 | 3,550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $145,170
- New York, NY — $133,640
- 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
- Houston, TX — $105,420
- Dallas, TX — $104,790
- Detroit, MI — $101,860
- Phoenix, AZ — $99,710
- Riverside, CA — $98,700
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $145,000 | −3.7% | $102,145 | $101,250 – $210,080 | 310 |
| Washington | $136,500 | +3.7% | $104,564 | $84,870 – $202,070 | 2,490 |
| Colorado | $132,610 | +7.2% | $96,778 | $80,160 – $213,580 | 2,310 |
| District of Columbia | $132,180 | −8.3% | $93,344 | $79,910 – $195,190 | 610 |
| New Jersey | $130,610 | +5.9% | $94,408 | $87,330 – $216,840 | 9,120 |
| New Hampshire | $129,470 | +1.1% | $99,759 | $80,550 – $198,700 | 530 |
| New York | $127,180 | +4.8% | $91,730 | $80,430 – $204,600 | 6,740 |
| Massachusetts | $123,830 | +15.5% | $89,932 | $75,400 – $223,700 | 4,310 |
| California | $123,780 | +18.0% | $86,979 | $71,260 – $208,420 | 30,540 |
| Georgia | $123,330 | +10.5% | $89,784 | $74,920 – $207,890 | 6,700 |
| Illinois | $120,250 | +14.3% | $87,618 | $68,310 – $207,570 | 11,030 |
| Virginia | $119,140 | +11.3% | $86,609 | $77,010 – $205,640 | 3,380 |
| Alabama | $118,320 | +15.4% | $86,417 | $63,710 – $198,970 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $118,180 | +13.0% | $85,457 | $71,610 – $200,450 | 4,030 |
| Rhode Island | $117,600 | +24.7% | $87,577 | $71,760 – $207,580 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $114,210 | +10.3% | $84,470 | $68,760 – $179,230 | 2,410 |
| Wyoming | $112,310 | +3.9% | $87,840 | $77,960 – $145,960 | 130 |
| Indiana | $108,720 | +4.1% | $82,137 | $70,690 – $174,220 | 4,190 |
| Montana | $108,180 | +5.6% | $80,183 | $66,300 – $146,570 | 300 |
| South Dakota | $107,410 | +3.7% | $84,393 | $70,090 – $147,230 | 370 |
| South Carolina | $106,860 | +4.1% | $78,752 | $68,150 – $199,970 | 3,460 |
| Kansas | $106,130 | +2.3% | $78,370 | $79,300 – $164,790 | 1,150 |
| North Carolina | $106,100 | +5.6% | $79,747 | $66,090 – $191,650 | 6,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $105,240 | +1.7% | $79,635 | $65,560 – $182,390 | 8,540 |
| Maryland | $105,180 | −1.7% | $78,192 | $71,450 – $169,680 | 3,550 |
| Oregon | $103,520 | +3.5% | $73,428 | $66,260 – $186,460 | 2,860 |
| Alaska | $103,080 | −6.1% | $81,347 | $76,310 – $157,100 | — |
| Missouri | $102,870 | +6.7% | $77,301 | $58,240 – $186,040 | 3,650 |
| Utah | $102,180 | +4.3% | $77,082 | $65,090 – $169,180 | 3,010 |
| Maine | $102,110 | +6.5% | $74,859 | $65,010 – $169,370 | 370 |
| Vermont | $101,850 | −2.3% | $76,220 | $70,090 – $167,530 | 390 |
| Florida | $101,570 | +6.8% | $80,284 | $54,490 – $173,950 | — |
| Ohio | $101,550 | +5.5% | $78,260 | $62,160 – $175,190 | 9,480 |
| Hawaii | $101,480 | −5.1% | $74,039 | $70,350 – $173,630 | 830 |
| New Mexico | $101,420 | +5.1% | $76,540 | $65,610 – $155,370 | 660 |
| Tennessee | $100,740 | +6.1% | $79,701 | $55,420 – $181,680 | 4,910 |
| North Dakota | $100,720 | +3.9% | $78,982 | $70,420 – $151,430 | 390 |
| Texas | $100,700 | +3.1% | $79,672 | $63,380 – $177,340 | 28,710 |
| Kentucky | $100,340 | +0.2% | $76,025 | $58,250 – $175,390 | 2,340 |
| Nevada | $99,860 | +12.7% | $79,082 | $62,780 – $162,720 | 2,250 |
| Michigan | $99,100 | +0.9% | $74,586 | $61,720 – $169,020 | 8,180 |
| Iowa | $99,010 | +3.5% | $75,373 | $61,340 – $164,980 | 1,850 |
| Arizona | $98,750 | +4.5% | $76,041 | $68,780 – $166,680 | 3,390 |
| West Virginia | $98,230 | −1.6% | $74,135 | $56,970 – $157,540 | 530 |
| Nebraska | $97,380 | +1.1% | $73,786 | $64,320 – $147,110 | 1,420 |
| Oklahoma | $96,830 | +2.7% | $73,138 | $53,930 – $168,180 | 1,660 |
| Wisconsin | $95,900 | +0.0% | $72,593 | $57,410 – $176,090 | 5,410 |
| Idaho | $93,920 | +12.2% | $71,033 | $56,510 – $171,940 | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $93,650 | −4.1% | $72,290 | $54,220 – $154,240 | 2,840 |
| Arkansas | $89,200 | −8.1% | $68,316 | $52,620 – $174,990 | 1,440 |
| Mississippi | $85,770 | +10.8% | $66,470 | $51,780 – $154,470 | 2,410 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | $106,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Training and Development Manager | $133,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Purchasing Manager | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $149,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
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, Atlanta, GA 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.