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Job outlook for distribution associates in the United States
Distribution associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected distribution associate job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for distribution associates are projected over the next decade.
Distribution associate salaries have increased 13% for distribution associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,798 distribution associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 175,791 active distribution associate job openings in the US.
The average distribution associate salary is $33,453.
Are distribution associate jobs in demand?
Yes, distribution associate jobs are in demand. Distribution associate demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Distribution associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of distribution associate jobs and the average distribution associate salary over time.
Distribution associate jobs over time
Distribution associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,798 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 19,942 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 19,319 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,968 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,411 | 0.01% |
Average distribution associate salary over time
Distribution associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,453 | $16.08 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $32,438 | $15.60 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $31,338 | $15.07 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $30,180 | $14.51 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $29,583 | $14.22 | +2.4% |
Distribution associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of distribution associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where distribution associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for distribution associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,737 | 21% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,871 | 21% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,350 | 20% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,006 | 17% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 130 | 17% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 923 | 16% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 463 | 16% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 170 | 16% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,057 | 15% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 906 | 13% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 588 | 13% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 170 | 13% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,411 | 12% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,274 | 12% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,245 | 12% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 683 | 12% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 376 | 12% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 354 | 12% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,356 | 11% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 389 | 11% |
Most common cities for distribution associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Pere | 3 | 12% | $37,784 |
| 2 | Tupelo | 4 | 10% | $34,652 |
| 3 | Claremont | 3 | 8% | $35,428 |
| 4 | Carol Stream | 3 | 7% | $39,578 |
| 5 | Perris | 3 | 4% | $35,357 |
| 6 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $31,936 |
| 7 | Bolingbrook | 2 | 3% | $39,472 |
| 8 | Joliet | 3 | 2% | $39,384 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 7 | 1% | $34,408 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $38,143 |
| 11 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $36,171 |
| 12 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $38,579 |