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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for distribution center associates in the United States. Distribution center associate positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for distribution center associates.As distribution center associates are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for distribution center associates. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a distribution center associate, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for distribution center associates, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Iowa is the best state for distribution center associate jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for distribution center associates in 2025
1. Iowa
Total distribution center associate jobs: 908 Average annual salary: $43,223 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
2. Montana
Total distribution center associate jobs: 365 Average annual salary: $41,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 2.05
3. North Dakota
Total distribution center associate jobs: 305 Average annual salary: $39,094 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 2.13
4. Minnesota
Total distribution center associate jobs: 1,182 Average annual salary: $43,929 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
5. South Dakota
Total distribution center associate jobs: 290 Average annual salary: $37,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.76
6. Maine
Total distribution center associate jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $37,739 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 2.06
7. Pennsylvania
Total distribution center associate jobs: 2,165 Average annual salary: $37,719 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
8. Michigan
Total distribution center associate jobs: 1,506 Average annual salary: $36,890 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
9. Massachusetts
Total distribution center associate jobs: 1,189 Average annual salary: $41,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
10. Nebraska
Total distribution center associate jobs: 563 Average annual salary: $36,404 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
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Detailed list of the best states for a distribution center associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $43,223 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 908 |
| 2 | Montana | $41,375 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 365 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $39,094 | $30,000 | 755,393 | 305 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $43,929 | $33,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,182 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $37,261 | $28,000 | 869,666 | 290 |
| 6 | Maine | $37,739 | $30,000 | 1,335,907 | 421 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $37,719 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,165 |
| 8 | Michigan | $36,890 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,506 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $41,613 | $32,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,189 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $36,404 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 563 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $39,254 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 730 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,140 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 209 |
| 13 | Vermont | $40,723 | $32,000 | 623,657 | 88 |
| 14 | Washington | $43,119 | $33,000 | 7,405,743 | 558 |
| 15 | Illinois | $36,870 | $28,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,394 |
| 16 | Ohio | $36,457 | $27,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,770 |
| 17 | Arizona | $36,731 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,069 |
| 18 | New York | $39,519 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,748 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $37,268 | $28,000 | 3,588,184 | 477 |
| 20 | Delaware | $35,936 | $27,000 | 961,939 | 246 |
| 21 | Maryland | $37,828 | $28,000 | 6,052,177 | 961 |
| 22 | Indiana | $33,716 | $25,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,305 |
| 23 | Oregon | $38,202 | $30,000 | 4,142,776 | 330 |
| 24 | Alaska | $37,954 | $32,000 | 739,795 | 98 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $39,862 | $30,000 | 693,972 | 184 |
| 26 | Kansas | $33,014 | $25,000 | 2,913,123 | 694 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $37,424 | $28,000 | 9,005,644 | 949 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $33,212 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 927 |
| 29 | Missouri | $33,791 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,144 |
| 30 | Idaho | $33,788 | $26,000 | 1,716,943 | 264 |
| 31 | Utah | $35,482 | $27,000 | 3,101,833 | 338 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $30,978 | $23,000 | 4,454,189 | 974 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $35,396 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 130 |
| 34 | California | $37,421 | $29,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,125 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $30,777 | $24,000 | 579,315 | 144 |
| 36 | Colorado | $35,633 | $27,000 | 5,607,154 | 757 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,335 | $24,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,403 |
| 38 | Texas | $32,845 | $25,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,910 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $28,796 | $21,000 | 1,815,857 | 463 |
| 40 | Nevada | $32,314 | $25,000 | 2,998,039 | 289 |
| 41 | Georgia | $30,978 | $24,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,498 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $29,045 | $22,000 | 3,930,864 | 576 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $31,376 | $24,000 | 5,024,369 | 554 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $28,203 | $21,000 | 2,984,100 | 467 |
| 45 | Florida | $30,874 | $23,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,352 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $32,859 | $28,000 | 1,427,538 | 76 |
| 47 | Virginia | $31,334 | $23,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,304 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,843 | $23,000 | 4,684,333 | 452 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $28,531 | $22,000 | 2,088,070 | 317 |
| 50 | Alabama | $27,967 | $21,000 | 4,874,747 | 683 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $28,107 | $21,000 | 3,004,279 | 236 |
Highest paying states for distribution center associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Distribution Center Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $43,223 |
| 2 | Montana | $41,375 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $39,094 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $43,929 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $37,261 |
| 6 | Maine | $37,739 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $37,719 |
| 8 | Michigan | $36,890 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $41,613 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $36,404 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $39,254 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,140 |
| 13 | Vermont | $40,723 |
| 14 | Washington | $43,119 |
| 15 | Illinois | $36,870 |
| 16 | Ohio | $36,457 |
| 17 | Arizona | $36,731 |
| 18 | New York | $39,519 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $37,268 |
| 20 | Delaware | $35,936 |
| 21 | Maryland | $37,828 |
| 22 | Indiana | $33,716 |
| 23 | Oregon | $38,202 |
| 24 | Alaska | $37,954 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $39,862 |
| 26 | Kansas | $33,014 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $37,424 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $33,212 |
| 29 | Missouri | $33,791 |
| 30 | Idaho | $33,788 |
| 31 | Utah | $35,482 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $30,978 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $35,396 |
| 34 | California | $37,421 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $30,777 |
| 36 | Colorado | $35,633 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,335 |
| 38 | Texas | $32,845 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $28,796 |
| 40 | Nevada | $32,314 |
| 41 | Georgia | $30,978 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $29,045 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $31,376 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $28,203 |
| 45 | Florida | $30,874 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $32,859 |
| 47 | Virginia | $31,334 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,843 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $28,531 |
| 50 | Alabama | $27,967 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $28,107 |
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Updated January 8, 2025