Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $106,400 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.15
10th percentile $73,330
90th percentile $164,690
Employed locally 1,600
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,330
    25th
    $88,330
    50th (median)
    $106,400
    75th
    $129,970
    90th
    $164,690

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 138% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 38% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $137,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $132,510
    Washington $131,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $128,570
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,190
    Colorado Springs, CO $126,160

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$123,580
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,110
    Financial Managers$139,660
    Managers, All Other$78,820
    Sales Managers$131,110
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indianapolis, IN is $51.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.3% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,330 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,330.