Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Common Job Titles
- Distribution Center Manager
- Fleet Manager
- Logistics Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
213,000
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $61,200. 25th percentile: U.S. $78,360. 50th percentile: U.S. $102,010. 75th percentile: U.S. $136,050. 90th percentile: U.S. $180,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $61,200 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $180,590 |
| Workers on average earn | $116,010 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Transportation4.5/5
- Administration and Management4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- 3PL Central
- ABOL Manifest Systems
- ALK Technologies FleetSuite
- ALK Technologies PC*Miler
- Airline global distribution systems GDS software
- Aljex Inventory
- Amber Road
- Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS
Tools & Equipment
- Barcode scanners
- Barcoding labels
- Cell phones
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Forklifts
- Global positioning systems GPS
- Laptop computers