Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $109,000 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.40
10th percentile $66,570
90th percentile $199,900
Employed locally 2,180
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,570
    25th
    $80,160
    50th (median)
    $109,000
    75th
    $152,880
    90th
    $199,900

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 107% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 7% 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
    Decatur, IL $132,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Paducah, KY-IL $128,950
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $112,850

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in San Diego, CA is $52.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 6.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,570 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,160.