Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $108,500 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.16
10th percentile $69,340
90th percentile $198,600
Employed locally 110
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,340
    25th
    $81,900
    50th (median)
    $108,500
    75th
    $160,410
    90th
    $198,600

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 99% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 1% below 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $52.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 6.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,340 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,900.