Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
SOC 11-3071 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $99,200, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $111,870, and an estimated 198,780 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +2.9% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -12.6% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 6.1% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,200 | $99,200 | 198,780 |
| 2022 | $98,560 | $102,617 | 169,910 |
| 2021 | $98,230 | $110,458 | 144,640 |
| 2020 | $96,390 | $113,481 | 132,210 |
Nominal change
+2.9%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-12.6%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+6.1%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
216,700
Projected 2034
229,800
Annual Openings
18,500
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $99,200. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $151,680 | +52.9% | 550 |
| Delaware | $144,700 | +45.9% | 320 |
| New Jersey | $127,840 | +28.9% | 6,510 |
| New York | $123,320 | +24.3% | 5,590 |
| New Hampshire | $121,450 | +22.4% | 510 |
| Colorado | $120,290 | +21.3% | 1,970 |
| Washington | $118,560 | +19.5% | 3,030 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $117,330 | +18.3% | 30 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $116,160 | +17.1% | 90 |
| Wyoming | $114,250 | +15.2% | 120 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$58,810
25th Pct
$76,120
Median
$99,200
75th Pct
$133,090
90th Pct
$175,530
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | WA | 26 | $147,784 |
| Google LLC | CA | 9 | $176,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | CA | 8 | $108,056 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | TX | 5 | $148,600 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | NY | 5 | $156,580 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | TN | 5 | $127,899 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | VA | 5 | $150,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | NJ | 3 | $154,100 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | AR | 3 | $125,100 |
| Lam Research Corporation | CA | 3 | $203,222 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | TX | 3 | $162,681 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | ID | 3 | $110,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | AZ | 3 | $149,800 |
| Chewy, Inc. | WA | 2 | $116,800 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | CA | 2 | $113,106 |
| Zoox Inc. | CA | 2 | $189,550 |
| Wayfair LLC | MA | 2 | $152,490 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | IL | 2 | $165,165 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | MI | 2 | $153,700 |
| Genpact LLC | GA | 2 | $170,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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