Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $104,150 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.07
10th percentile $58,680
90th percentile $162,680
Employed locally 300
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,680
    25th
    $70,230
    50th (median)
    $104,150
    75th
    $133,320
    90th
    $162,680

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 147% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 47% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $128,950
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $102,040
    Rocky Mount, NC $100,880
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $100,850
    Kentucky $100,110
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,010

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$77,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers$109,460
    Sales Managers$110,060
    Financial Managers$131,180
    Industrial Production Managers$106,390
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Lexington, KY is $50.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Lexington, KY is 2.1% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $58,680 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,230.