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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers salary in North Carolina

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$100,490
Mean annual$113,830
Range (10th to 90th)$61,140 to $179,170
North Carolina employment6,480
State vs national-2.3% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$61,14025TH$77,690MEDIAN$100,49075TH$132,73090TH$179,170

The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,690 and $132,730, with a median of $100,490.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 22 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $141,668. 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 I — entry3$72,821
Level II — qualified2$1,125,594
Level III — experienced6$143,638
Level IV — fully competent9$145,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Amazon.com Services LLCManager III, Ops Engineering2$154,950
GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.Director, Supply Chain Operations2$151,216
COTY US LLCSenior Logistics Engineering Manager1$141,336
Honeywell International Inc.Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist1$105,000
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLCData and Systems Manager1$124,613
GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement1$116,397
ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLCSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER1$72,821
Harvey Nash Inc.Buyer/Purchaser1$66,560
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.Business Management Sr. Manager1$131,165
Novozymes North America, Inc.Industry Supply Manager1$138,691

Recent sample filings

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

  • Senior Logistics Engineering Manager at COTY US LLC
    $141,336
    SanfordDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-461559
  • Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Honeywell International Inc.
    $105,000
    CharlotteDecided Sep 4, 2025I-200-25239-271462
  • Manager III, Ops Engineering at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $167,100
    WHITSETTWage Level IIIDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-171649
  • Data and Systems Manager at VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    $124,613
    GreensboroWage Level IVDecided Jun 12, 2025I-200-25156-055823
  • Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement at GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.
    $116,397
    High PointWage Level IIIDecided Jun 11, 2025I-200-25155-050941
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER at ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    $72,821
    DURHAMWage Level IDecided Jun 3, 2025I-200-25147-021607
  • Buyer/Purchaser at Harvey Nash Inc.
    $66,560
    ClaytonWage Level IDecided May 30, 2025I-200-25142-007071
  • Business Management Sr. Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
    $131,165
    GarnerWage Level IVDecided May 29, 2025I-200-25141-002737

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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 6 certified offers. The most common variant is Manager III, Ops Engineering at a median of $116,397.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Manager III, Ops EngineeringAmazon.com Services LLC3$116,397
Director, Supply Chain OperationsGXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.3$151,216

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

Pay by industry

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 22 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $134,928.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesGXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.10$134,928
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC6$143,900
ManufacturingVOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC4$134,544
Technology and softwareROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC2$112,911

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$98,5202023$100,4902024

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in North Carolina is $100,490.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
The North Carolina median is -2.3% versus the BLS national figure of $102,904.
What is the salary range for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $61,140 and the 90th-percentile at $179,170, 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.