Career Profile
Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers
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.
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Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 45 openings per year are projected for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers.
Employment Change
Employment for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $45.63/hour. Entry level workers are paid $31.05, while experienced workers are paid $62.38. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 344 Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 404.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers are Warehousing and Storage, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers include Transportation, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers is HS diploma or less. 42% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.