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Job outlook for distribution assistants in the United States
Are distribution assistant jobs in demand?
No, distribution assistant jobs are not in demand. Distribution assistant demand is projected to decline -8% from 2018 to 2028.
Distribution assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of distribution assistant jobs and the average distribution assistant salary over time.
Distribution assistant jobs over time
Distribution assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,043 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,057 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,164 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,236 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,288 | 0.00% |
Average distribution assistant salary over time
Distribution assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,451 | $15.60 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $31,482 | $15.14 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $30,596 | $14.71 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $29,728 | $14.29 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $29,084 | $13.98 | +2.7% |
Distribution assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of distribution assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where distribution assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for distribution assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 113 | 16% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 75 | 10% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 534 | 8% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 428 | 8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 582 | 7% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 77 | 7% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 42 | 7% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,160 | 6% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 748 | 6% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 679 | 6% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 376 | 6% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 204 | 6% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 194 | 6% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 121 | 6% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 371 | 5% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 284 | 5% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 204 | 5% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 69 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 49 | 5% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
Most common cities for distribution assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Salt Lake | 1 | 4% | $34,095 |
| 2 | Schaumburg | 2 | 3% | $31,447 |
| 3 | Carmel | 2 | 2% | $27,031 |
| 4 | Fullerton | 1 | 1% | $36,110 |
| 5 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $36,708 |
| 6 | Newark | 1 | 0% | $32,650 |
| 7 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $36,683 |
| 8 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $34,805 |