Distribution Administrator

Distribution Administrator Salary

$29.5K

$40K

$56.5K

$40,680

/year

$19.56

/hour

Distribution Administrator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,680

Columbus

Ohio

$39,293

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    How much does a Distribution Administrator make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Distribution Administrator in the United States is $40,680 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $782/week or $3,390/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $56,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Distribution Administrator salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $44,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $50,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Distribution Administrator varies little (about 8500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Distribution Administrator in your area makes on average $39,293 per year, or $1,387 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,680. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Distribution Administrator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Distribution Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Distribution Administrator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Distribution Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Fremont, CA, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $9,783 (24.0%), and Fremont, CA, furthers that trend with another $11,469 (28.2%) above the $40,680 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Distribution Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Fremont, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Distribution Administrator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Fremont, CA

    $52,149

    $25.07

    Burleigh County, ND

    $50,846

    $24.45

    Nome, AK

    $50,463

    $24.26

    Modesto, CA

    $50,250

    $24.16

    Berkeley, CA

    $49,810

    $23.95

    Pennington County, SD

    $49,541

    $23.82

    Sitka, AK

    $49,006

    $23.56

    Beverly, MA

    $48,626

    $23.38

    San Francisco, CA

    $47,851

    $23.01

    Santa Clara, CA

    $47,776

    $22.97

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Distribution Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Distribution Administrator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $40,680 per year or $19.56 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.