Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $100,210 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.18
10th percentile $60,860
90th percentile $166,920
Employed locally 520
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,860
    25th
    $80,860
    50th (median)
    $100,210
    75th
    $128,330
    90th
    $166,920

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 119% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 19% 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
    District of Columbia $144,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $132,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,030
    Peoria, IL $120,240
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $117,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $112,850

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Des Moines, IA is $48.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $60,860 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,860.