SOC 11-3071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 4 metro areas compared
In Minneapolis, MN the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $124,600 a year, which is 16.2% higher than the national figure of $107,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Minneapolis, MN the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $124,600 a year, which is 16.2% higher than the national figure of $107,230. Half of workers earn between $95,900 and $161,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $75,310 and the ninetieth at $206,760.
The area has 3,030 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Mankato leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 72nd of 670 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,310 | −29.8% |
| 25th | $95,900 | −10.6% |
| Median (50th) | $124,600 | +16.2% |
| 75th | $161,060 | +50.2% |
| 90th | $206,760 | +92.8% |
| Mean | $133,800 | +24.8% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minneapolis sit close to the national average, so $124,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$124,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$126,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,600 a year, 16.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,310 to $206,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,030 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mankato, at $122,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Minneapolis, MN?
The median annual wage is $124,600, or $59.90 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $107,230, so pay in Minneapolis, MN is 16.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minneapolis, MN earns more than $206,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Mankato, at $122,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,030 jobs in this occupation in Minneapolis, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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