Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Median pay: $107,230/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +6.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 18,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
What's the median pay for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
The median pay for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $107,230 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
Employment for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is projected to change +6.1% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
About 18,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.