Distribution Center Manager

Distribution Center Manager Salary

$29.5K

$69K

$129.5K

$74,389

/year

$35.76

/hour

Distribution Center Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$74,389

Columbus

Ohio

$71,853

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    How much does a Distribution Center Manager make?

    As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Distribution Center Manager in the United States is $74,389 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.76 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,430/week or $6,199/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $129,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Distribution Center Manager salaries currently range between $60,000 (25th percentile) to $84,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $113,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Distribution Center Manager varies greatly (by as much as 24000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Distribution Center Manager in your area makes on average $71,853 per year, or $2,536 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $74,389. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Distribution Center Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Distribution Center Manager 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 Center Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Distribution Center Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mineral, VA, , with Two Rivers, WI, and San Ramon, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Ramon, CA, beats the national average by $24,104 (32.4%), and Mineral, VA, furthers that trend with another $33,727 (45.3%) above the $74,389 average.

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

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 18% between Mineral, VA, and South Gate, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Distribution Center Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Mineral, VA

    $108,116

    $51.98

    Two Rivers, WI

    $100,378

    $48.26

    San Ramon, CA

    $98,493

    $47.35

    North Bend, WA

    $97,423

    $46.84

    Wasco, CA

    $95,495

    $45.91

    New Lisbon, WI

    $93,594

    $45.00

    Nome, AK

    $92,280

    $44.37

    Redwood City, CA

    $91,079

    $43.79

    Norwalk, CA

    $90,484

    $43.50

    South Gate, CA

    $90,063

    $43.30

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

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Distribution Center Manager job category, we found that Office Depot Distribution Center jobs have average salaries similar than Distribution Center Manager jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Office Depot Distribution Center

    $74,389

    $35.76

    Fulfillment Supervisor

    $55,094

    $26.49

    Warehouse Shift Supervisor

    $54,954

    $26.42

    Supply Chain Operator

    $54,221

    $26.07

    Warehouse Team Lead

    $42,951

    $20.65

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    Infographic detailing Distribution Center Manager salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $74,389 per year or $35.76 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.