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What is a circulation district manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a circulation district manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $50.25 an hour? That's $104,523 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 23,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCirculation District ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.7

Avg. Salary $104,523

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 4.07%

Black or African American 3.24%

Hispanic or Latino 9.82%

Unknown 4.41%

White 78.23%

Gender

female 33.90%

male 66.10%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Circulation district manager career paths

Key steps to become a circulation district manager

  1. Explore circulation district manager education requirements

    Most common circulation district manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.8 %

    Associate

    23.9 %

    High School Diploma

    10.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific circulation district manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Route Delivery28.52%
    Newspapers27.42%
    Independent Contractors14.27%
    Subscription Sales8.32%
    Customer Satisfaction3.95%
  3. Complete relevant circulation district manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New circulation district managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a circulation district manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real circulation district manager resumes.
  4. Research circulation district manager duties and responsibilities

    • Value by executive management team as a successful leader driven to respectfully manage teams and drive profitability of multi-unit operations.
    • Represent a complete line of paper and janitorial supplies to wholesale distributors, service established accounts and develop new business partners.
    • Attain 92nd percentile in monthly operational KPI and quality measurements through relentless pursuit of productivity and process improvement.
  5. Apply for circulation district manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a circulation district manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average circulation district manager salary

The average circulation district manager salary in the United States is $104,523 per year or $50 per hour. Circulation district manager salaries range between $62,000 and $173,000 per year.

Average circulation district manager salary
$104,523 Yearly
$50.25 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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