Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers to increase by 6.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 228,100 to 242,100 jobs. Its estimate of 18,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($107,230), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
228,100
Projected employment (2034)
242,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
18,300
Pay & Preparation
$107,230
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Time Management (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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