Salary distribution
Where California transportation, storage, and distribution managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,350 and $152,140, with a median of $104,930.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 410 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $150,291. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 20 | $87,308 |
| Level II — qualified | 132 | $132,683 |
| Level III — experienced | 94 | $167,001 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 65 | $187,588 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Sr Sourcing Engineer | 84 | $148,672 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Pathways Operations Manager - MBA | 58 | $142,800 |
| Google LLC | Program Manager | 42 | $176,500 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | ISCE NPI Program Manager | 17 | $219,000 |
| Lam Research Corporation | Strategic Commodity Manager | 11 | $132,683 |
| Amgen Inc. | Supply Chain Manager | 10 | $134,413 |
| Joby Aero, Inc. | Supply Chain Lead | 9 | $165,000 |
| Apple Inc. | Strategic Sourcing Manager | 7 | $219,300 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Product Group Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 5 | $173,010 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | PRODUCT MANAGER II | 5 | $146,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Strategic Sourcing Manager at Apple Inc.$229,800CupertinoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496405
- Strategic Partnerships Development Manager at Google LLC$238,000SunnyvaleDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497847
- Supply Chain Planning Manager at PURE STORAGE, INC.$160,000Santa ClaraDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25353-496193
- Senior Global Supply Manager at Rivian Automotive, LLC$142,900IrvineDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489675
- Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Illumina, Inc.$400,000San DiegoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-203-25350-487785
- Senior Manager, Computer and Information Systems at DSV Contract Logistics, LLC$183,160South San FranciscoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486147
- Supply Chain Analyst at Tesla, Inc.$118,716Palo AltoDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477549
- Mgr. Materials at Tesla, Inc.$165,299FremontDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474315
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 228 certified offers. The most common variant is Supply Chain Manager at a median of $132,683.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Manager | Tesla, Inc. | 51 | $132,683 |
| Senior Manager, Operations | Amazon.com Services LLC | 42 | $168,310 |
| Program Manager | Google LLC | 34 | $172,000 |
| Sr Sourcing Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 31 | $150,000 |
| Global Supply Manager | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 15 | $160,000 |
| Pathways Operations Manager | Amazon.com Services LLC | 15 | $142,800 |
| Director, Business Strategy and Operations | Amazon.com Services LLC | 11 | $195,372 |
| Technical Program Manager | Google LLC | 7 | $169,557 |
| Principal Product Manager | WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 7 | $143,000 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | Apple Inc. | 5 | $196,200 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | Tesla, Inc. | 5 | $119,370 |
| Materials Program Manager | Joby Aero, Inc. | 5 | $132,683 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 409 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $150,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 191 | $150,000 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 84 | $175,500 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 81 | $142,800 |
| Professional services | Amgen Inc. | 35 | $140,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Uber Freight US LLC | 10 | $150,000 |
| Media and entertainment | Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 | 3 | $105,000 |
| Healthcare | Stanford Health Care | 3 | $164,800 |
| Energy and utilities | MP Mine Operations LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
| Real estate | M. R. Tudor - California, Inc. | 1 | $87,500 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
High school diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.5 / 5
Transportation
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- 02
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- 03
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- 04
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- 05
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- 06
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- 07
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- 08
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$164,180
- San Francisco$130,940
- San Diego$109,000
- Sacramento$104,720
- Los Angeles$104,600
- Riverside$96,080
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California is $104,930.
- How does California compare to the national median for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
- The California median is +2.0% versus the BLS national figure of $102,904.
- What is the salary range for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $66,550 and the 90th-percentile at $204,750, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.