Career Profile

Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $95,000
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities.

General Information

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

72

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 72 openings per year are projected for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager.

+14.8%

Employment Change

Employment for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.8% between 2025 and 2030.

$45.65

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $45.65/hour. Entry level workers are paid $28.07, while experienced workers are paid $61.77. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 653 Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 750.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, All Other Industries, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager include Transportation, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Manager is HS diploma or less. 43% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.