Distribution Associate

Distribution Associate Salary

$21.5K

$36K

$49.5K

$37,824

/year

$18.18

/hour

Distribution Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,824

Columbus

Ohio

$36,534

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    How much does a Distribution Associate make?

    As of Jun 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Distribution Associate in the United States is $37,824 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.18 an hour. This is the equivalent of $727/week or $3,152/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $49,500 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Distribution Associate salaries currently range between $32,500 (25th percentile) to $43,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $48,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Distribution Associate varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Distribution Associate in your area makes on average $36,534 per year, or $1,290 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,824. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Distribution Associate salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Distribution Associate on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Distribution Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Distribution Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Seattle, WA, , with California City, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $8,489 (22.4%), and Seattle, WA, furthers that trend with another $10,500 (27.8%) above the $37,824 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Distribution Associate 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 Seattle, WA, and San Francisco, 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 Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Seattle, WA

    $48,324

    $23.23

    California City, CA

    $46,389

    $22.30

    Berkeley, CA

    $46,313

    $22.27

    Redwood City, CA

    $46,309

    $22.26

    Unalakleet, AK

    $45,813

    $22.03

    Sitka, AK

    $45,565

    $21.91

    Le Grand, CA

    $45,248

    $21.75

    Pennington County, SD

    $45,015

    $21.64

    Justin, TX

    $44,669

    $21.48

    San Francisco, CA

    $44,563

    $21.42

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Distribution Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Distribution Associate category.

    For example Boxing Matchmaker jobs pay as much as $12,723 (33.6%) more than the average Distribution Associate salary of $37,824. If you're qualified, finding work as a Boxing Matchmaker may help you make more money than that of the average Distribution Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Boxing Matchmaker

    $50,547

    $24.30

    Tractor Supply Distribution Center

    $43,123

    $20.73

    Warehouse Associate Forklift Operator

    $36,853

    $17.72

    Warehouse Picker Packer

    $35,139

    $16.89

    General Warehouse Associate

    $33,614

    $16.16

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Distribution Associate salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,824 per year or $18.18 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.