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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in Indiana

Slowingmarket
-60%offers
+4.5%wages
heat33/100

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$104,450
Mean annual$113,410
Range (10th to 90th)$71,650 to $166,490
Indiana employment3,560
State vs national+1.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Indiana transportation, storage, and distribution managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$71,65025TH$85,420MEDIAN$104,45075TH$129,63090TH$166,490

The middle 50% of workers earn between $85,420 and $129,630, with a median of $104,450.

Real disclosed salaries

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 25 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $140,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified8$103,600
Level III — experienced8$137,700
Level IV — fully competent4$155,241

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Cummins Inc.Project Manager - Purchasing7$100,000
Style Link Logistics LLCSenior Implementation Consultant II3$152,000
Amazon.com Services LLCPathways Operations Manager - MBA3$142,800
Schenker, IncManager, Gateway III2$155,241
Bila Solar Inc.Senior Supply Chain Manager1$180,000
Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLCGlobal Commodity Manager1$145,000
Transtex LLCSupply Chain Manager1$132,142
Canadian Solar US Cell Manufacturing CorporationSr. Supply Chain Manager1$150,000
Berry Global, Inc.Supply Planning Manager1$145,774
Verdure Sciences Inc.Supply Chain Manager1$90,605

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Senior Supply Chain Manager at Bila Solar Inc.
    $180,000
    IndianapolisDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25357-504381
  • Global Commodity Manager at Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
    $145,000
    Michigan CityDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458231
  • Project Manager - Purchasing at Cummins Inc.
    $96,366
    INDIANAPOLISDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-424026
  • Supply Chain Manager at Transtex LLC
    $132,142
    IndianapolisDecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-335808
  • Senior Implementation Consultant II at Style Link Logistics LLC
    $152,000
    WhitestownWage Level IIDecided Jul 30, 2025I-200-25205-196511
  • Project Manager “ Senior “ Supply Chain Planning at Cummins Inc.
    $103,200
    ColumbusWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25171-114052
  • Manager, Gateway III at Schenker, Inc
    $155,241
    IndianapolisWage Level IVDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-085631
  • Manager, Gateway III at Schenker, Inc
    $155,241
    IndianapolisWage Level IVDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-085583

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.

By seniority

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers pay by experience level in Indiana

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.

Specialties

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers specialties in Indiana

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 7 certified offers. The most common variant is Supply Chain Manager at a median of $141,071.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Supply Chain ManagerBila Solar Inc.4$141,071
Pathways Operations ManagerAmazon.com Services LLC3$142,800

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana, by industry

Median offered wage across 25 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $123,271.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingCummins Inc.14$123,271
Professional servicesStyle Link Logistics LLC5$145,500
Transportation and logisticsSchenker, Inc3$155,241
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC3$142,800

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Indiana over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Indiana2023 to 2024
$98,8602023$104,4502024

Typical entry

  • Education

    High school diploma

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Transportation

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    3.9 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.

  2. 02

    Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.

  3. 03

    Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

  4. 04

    Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.

  5. 05

    Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.

  6. 06

    Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.

  7. 07

    Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Indiana

Metro-level salary data for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in major Indiana metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana is $104,450.
How does Indiana compare to the national median for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
The Indiana median is +1.5% versus the BLS national figure of $102,904.
What is the salary range for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Indiana?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $71,650 and the 90th-percentile at $166,490, 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.
Disclaimer

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.