Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $100,810 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.47
10th percentile $72,040
90th percentile $168,800
Employed locally 430
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,040
    25th
    $81,550
    50th (median)
    $100,810
    75th
    $132,020
    90th
    $168,800

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 143% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,180
    Delaware $150,590
    District of Columbia $144,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,900
    Boulder, CO $137,950
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $137,110

    Nearby metros — Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,600
    Elmira, NY $109,980
    Rochester, NY $106,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $105,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,270

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,290
    Financial Managers $162,660
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,900
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,330
    Sales Managers $159,870
    Marketing Managers $138,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Buffalo, NY is $48.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.81 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salaries?

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.2% below the national median of $102,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,040 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,550.