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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $164,180 +60.9% vs national
Median hourly $78.93
10th percentile $81,420
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,570
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,420
    25th
    $110,630
    50th (median)
    $164,180
    75th
    $230,150

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 104% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Delaware $150,590
    District of Columbia $144,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,900
    Boulder, CO $137,950
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $137,110
    Niles, MI $133,360

    Nearby metros — Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $112,600

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in San Jose, CA is $78.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 60.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,630.