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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $100,750 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.44
10th percentile $63,640
90th percentile $193,320
Employed locally 220
National median $102,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,640
    25th
    $74,700
    50th (median)
    $100,750
    75th
    $145,270
    90th
    $193,320

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary vs area income 105% Median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary is 5% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,030
    Sales Managers $118,110
    Managers, All Other $162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790
    Financial Managers $163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Santa Maria, CA is $48.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.2% below 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (10th percentile) earn around $63,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,700.