Distribution Center

Distribution Center Salary

$26.5K

$36K

$41.5K

$35,592

/year

$17.11

/hour

Distribution Center Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,592

Columbus

Ohio

$34,379

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    How much does a Distribution Center make?

    As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Distribution Center in the United States is $35,592 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $684/week or $2,966/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $41,500 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Distribution Center salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $40,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Distribution Center varies little (about 5000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Distribution Center in your area makes on average $34,379 per year, or $1,213 (3.408%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,592. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Distribution Center salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Distribution Center job is above the national average. Topping the list is New Lisbon, WI, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $7,986 (22.4%), and New Lisbon, WI, furthers that trend with another $9,189 (25.8%) above the $35,592 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 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between New Lisbon, WI, and Sunnyvale, 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 Center role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    New Lisbon, WI

    $44,781

    $21.53

    Berkeley, CA

    $43,581

    $20.95

    Redwood City, CA

    $43,578

    $20.95

    Sitka, AK

    $42,877

    $20.61

    South San Francisco, CA

    $42,734

    $20.55

    Wyoming, WY

    $42,448

    $20.41

    San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    $41,934

    $20.16

    San Francisco, CA

    $41,934

    $20.16

    Santa Clara, CA

    $41,801

    $20.10

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $41,773

    $20.08

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

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

    For example 50 An Hour jobs pay as much as $212,979 (598.4%) more than the average Distribution Center salary of $35,592. If you're qualified, finding work as a 50 An Hour may help you make more money than that of the average Distribution Center position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    50 An Hour

    $248,571

    $119.51

    Warehouse Selector

    $42,659

    $20.51

    Bakersfield Ca

    $41,534

    $19.97

    Distribution Associate

    $37,824

    $18.18

    Full Time Amazon Warehouse

    $36,002

    $17.31

    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 Center salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,592 per year or $17.11 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.