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Best states for a distribution assistant
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to distribution assistant jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Our research shows that Wyoming is the best state in the country for distribution assistants.
In order to get you the best states for distribution assistants, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a distribution assistant, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for distribution assistants in 2026
1. Wyoming
Total distribution assistant jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $36,029 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
2. Texas
Total distribution assistant jobs: 1,172 Average annual salary: $38,616 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Washington
Total distribution assistant jobs: 371 Average annual salary: $39,183 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
4. Alaska
Total distribution assistant jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $36,052 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
5. Massachusetts
Total distribution assistant jobs: 534 Average annual salary: $38,092 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
6. Michigan
Total distribution assistant jobs: 372 Average annual salary: $37,052 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
7. Colorado
Total distribution assistant jobs: 428 Average annual salary: $36,287 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
8. Hawaii
Total distribution assistant jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $38,853 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
9. North Dakota
Total distribution assistant jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $37,743 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
10. Rhode Island
Total distribution assistant jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $37,218 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
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Detailed list of the best states for a distribution assistant
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $36,029 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 2 | Texas | $38,616 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,172 |
| 3 | Washington | $39,183 | $32,000 | 7,405,743 | 371 |
| 4 | Alaska | $36,052 | $30,000 | 739,795 | 75 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $38,092 | $31,000 | 6,859,819 | 534 |
| 6 | Michigan | $37,052 | $30,000 | 9,962,311 | 372 |
| 7 | Colorado | $36,287 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 428 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $38,853 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 58 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $37,743 | $30,000 | 755,393 | 35 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $37,218 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 49 |
| 11 | Utah | $34,061 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 194 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $36,184 | $29,000 | 3,588,184 | 204 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $36,454 | $29,000 | 5,576,606 | 284 |
| 14 | Oregon | $35,634 | $29,000 | 4,142,776 | 204 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $32,924 | $27,000 | 1,920,076 | 121 |
| 16 | California | $36,298 | $29,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,755 |
| 17 | Maine | $33,071 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 69 |
| 18 | Kansas | $33,448 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 135 |
| 19 | Ohio | $31,073 | $25,000 | 11,658,609 | 679 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $34,825 | $28,000 | 693,972 | 113 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $31,360 | $25,000 | 5,795,483 | 376 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $31,482 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 748 |
| 23 | Vermont | $34,670 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 30 |
| 24 | Arizona | $31,888 | $26,000 | 7,016,270 | 347 |
| 25 | Alabama | $32,398 | $26,000 | 4,874,747 | 167 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $32,127 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 441 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $30,980 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 300 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $32,593 | $26,000 | 9,005,644 | 421 |
| 29 | Missouri | $32,172 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 240 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $32,119 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 189 |
| 31 | Florida | $30,591 | $25,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,047 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $30,775 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 109 |
| 33 | New York | $31,022 | $25,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,160 |
| 34 | Delaware | $32,677 | $26,000 | 961,939 | 48 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $31,725 | $26,000 | 1,342,795 | 68 |
| 36 | Illinois | $31,334 | $25,000 | 12,802,023 | 559 |
| 37 | Maryland | $31,921 | $25,000 | 6,052,177 | 307 |
| 38 | Montana | $29,250 | $24,000 | 1,050,493 | 77 |
| 39 | Nevada | $28,732 | $23,000 | 2,998,039 | 129 |
| 40 | Idaho | $30,170 | $24,000 | 1,716,943 | 83 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $28,888 | $23,000 | 1,815,857 | 71 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $29,364 | $24,000 | 4,454,189 | 170 |
| 43 | Virginia | $29,243 | $23,000 | 8,470,020 | 582 |
| 44 | Iowa | $28,817 | $23,000 | 3,145,711 | 156 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $29,292 | $24,000 | 869,666 | 27 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,091 | $23,000 | 3,004,279 | 76 |
| 47 | Georgia | $27,743 | $22,000 | 10,429,379 | 485 |
| 48 | Indiana | $27,086 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 286 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $28,568 | $23,000 | 4,684,333 | 116 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $28,045 | $23,000 | 2,088,070 | 57 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $26,538 | $21,000 | 3,930,864 | 102 |
Highest paying states for distribution assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. Distribution Assistant Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $36,029 |
| 2 | Texas | $38,616 |
| 3 | Washington | $39,183 |
| 4 | Alaska | $36,052 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $38,092 |
| 6 | Michigan | $37,052 |
| 7 | Colorado | $36,287 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $38,853 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $37,743 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $37,218 |
| 11 | Utah | $34,061 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $36,184 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $36,454 |
| 14 | Oregon | $35,634 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $32,924 |
| 16 | California | $36,298 |
| 17 | Maine | $33,071 |
| 18 | Kansas | $33,448 |
| 19 | Ohio | $31,073 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $34,825 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $31,360 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $31,482 |
| 23 | Vermont | $34,670 |
| 24 | Arizona | $31,888 |
| 25 | Alabama | $32,398 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $32,127 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $30,980 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $32,593 |
| 29 | Missouri | $32,172 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $32,119 |
| 31 | Florida | $30,591 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $30,775 |
| 33 | New York | $31,022 |
| 34 | Delaware | $32,677 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $31,725 |
| 36 | Illinois | $31,334 |
| 37 | Maryland | $31,921 |
| 38 | Montana | $29,250 |
| 39 | Nevada | $28,732 |
| 40 | Idaho | $30,170 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $28,888 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $29,364 |
| 43 | Virginia | $29,243 |
| 44 | Iowa | $28,817 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $29,292 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,091 |
| 47 | Georgia | $27,743 |
| 48 | Indiana | $27,086 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $28,568 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $28,045 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $26,538 |
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Updated January 8, 2025