SOC 11-3071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Sacramento, CA is $114,990 per year, close to the national median of $107,230 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Sacramento, CA is $114,990 per year, close to the national median of $107,230 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $86,000 and $144,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,450 and the ninetieth at $181,470.
Employment stands at 1,410, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $177,400. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 119th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,450 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $86,000 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $114,990 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $144,850 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $181,470 | +69.2% |
| Mean | $124,710 | +16.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $177,400 | 1,760 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $145,170 | 3,750 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $127,500 | 12,260 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $122,360 | 270 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $120,960 | 1,920 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $120,090 | 240 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $119,850 | 400 | |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $119,690 | 120 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $115,880 | 170 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $112,570 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $114,990 buys what $103,875 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,875US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,990 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,450 to $181,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $177,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $114,990, or $55.28 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 Sacramento, CA is 7.2% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $181,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,450 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 San Jose, at $177,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,410 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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