Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary by state
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationWritingTime Management
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$67,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$85,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$111,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$152,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$201,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
18,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary by industry
Warehousing and Storage
21,430 workers
$116,000
Warehousing and Storage
21,430 workers
$116,000
Truck Transportation
17,860 workers
$111,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
17,630 workers
$170,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
17,630 workers
$170,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
17,130 workers
$115,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers pays 13% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers make?
The average base salary for a Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in the United States is $126,000 per year, or about $60.58 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $85,500 and $152,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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