Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $100,000 -2% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $59,560
90th percentile $167,700
Employed locally 1,950
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,560
    25th
    $76,930
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $130,580
    90th
    $167,700

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 125% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 25% 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
    Cleveland, OH $99,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,010
    Sandusky, OH $98,590
    Akron, OH $97,570
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $97,470
    Ohio $96,290

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Columbus, OH is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Columbus, OH is 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $59,560 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,930.