SOC 11-3071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $106,950, median pay for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Rocky Mount, NC tracks the national median of $107,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $106,950, median pay for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Rocky Mount, NC tracks the national median of $107,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $67,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $179,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,930 to $153,020.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.07 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $118,100. Of the 246 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,690 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $81,930 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $106,950 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $153,020 | +42.7% |
| 90th | $179,910 | +67.8% |
| Mean | $118,480 | +10.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $118,100 | 2,150 | |
| 2 | Durham | $116,310 | 420 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $114,390 | 70 | |
| 4 | Raleigh | $110,780 | 850 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $106,220 | 320 | |
| 6 | Burlington | $103,690 | 110 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $103,120 | 30 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $101,500 | 140 | |
| 9 | Greensboro | $101,320 | 700 | |
| 10 | Asheville | $100,280 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rocky Mount run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $106,950 goes as far as $113,415 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$113,415US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,950 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,690 to $179,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $118,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Rocky Mount, NC?
The median annual wage is $106,950, or $51.42 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 Rocky Mount, NC is 0.3% lower. 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 Rocky Mount, NC earns more than $179,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,690 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 Charlotte, at $118,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Rocky Mount, NC. 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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