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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for distribution center managers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for distribution center manager jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Although there are abundant distribution center manager jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Nevada is the best state in the country for distribution center manager jobs.
In order to get you the best states for distribution center managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Nevada is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for distribution center managers.
10 best states for distribution center managers in 2026
1. Nevada
Total distribution center manager jobs: 373 Average annual salary: $118,558 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. Pennsylvania
Total distribution center manager jobs: 2,154 Average annual salary: $110,696 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
3. Texas
Total distribution center manager jobs: 3,122 Average annual salary: $112,518 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
4. Georgia
Total distribution center manager jobs: 1,690 Average annual salary: $107,998 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. North Carolina
Total distribution center manager jobs: 1,485 Average annual salary: $104,920 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
6. California
Total distribution center manager jobs: 3,853 Average annual salary: $120,829 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
7. Connecticut
Total distribution center manager jobs: 415 Average annual salary: $107,980 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
8. Louisiana
Total distribution center manager jobs: 305 Average annual salary: $106,566 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.63
9. Michigan
Total distribution center manager jobs: 1,286 Average annual salary: $98,280 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
10. Oregon
Total distribution center manager jobs: 463 Average annual salary: $106,963 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
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Detailed list of the best states for a distribution center manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $118,558 | $78,000 | 2,998,039 | 373 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $110,696 | $76,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,154 |
| 3 | Texas | $112,518 | $74,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,122 |
| 4 | Georgia | $107,998 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,690 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $104,920 | $71,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,485 |
| 6 | California | $120,829 | $80,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,853 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $107,980 | $74,000 | 3,588,184 | 415 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $106,566 | $70,000 | 4,684,333 | 305 |
| 9 | Michigan | $98,280 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,286 |
| 10 | Oregon | $106,963 | $71,000 | 4,142,776 | 463 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $105,015 | $71,000 | 1,815,857 | 81 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $108,048 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 997 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $98,361 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 321 |
| 14 | Alabama | $97,520 | $64,000 | 4,874,747 | 667 |
| 15 | Arizona | $99,061 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,025 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $102,812 | $71,000 | 1,059,639 | 128 |
| 17 | Utah | $100,859 | $66,000 | 3,101,833 | 351 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $106,590 | $73,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,068 |
| 19 | Idaho | $97,484 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 270 |
| 20 | Iowa | $100,565 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 274 |
| 21 | Indiana | $94,649 | $63,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,157 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $102,184 | $70,000 | 1,342,795 | 168 |
| 23 | New York | $105,841 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,754 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $92,286 | $61,000 | 4,454,189 | 868 |
| 25 | Missouri | $93,880 | $60,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,225 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $93,531 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 543 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $96,978 | $64,000 | 5,795,483 | 592 |
| 28 | Maryland | $97,791 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,160 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $91,234 | $59,000 | 2,984,100 | 473 |
| 30 | Alaska | $99,780 | $80,000 | 739,795 | 120 |
| 31 | Montana | $92,355 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 330 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $101,288 | $69,000 | 693,972 | 230 |
| 33 | Kansas | $88,865 | $56,000 | 2,913,123 | 724 |
| 34 | Virginia | $95,065 | $65,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,564 |
| 35 | Vermont | $98,609 | $67,000 | 623,657 | 48 |
| 36 | Florida | $94,994 | $62,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,252 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $93,682 | $62,000 | 5,024,369 | 610 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $91,846 | $59,000 | 3,004,279 | 298 |
| 39 | Illinois | $89,275 | $59,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,265 |
| 40 | Washington | $97,237 | $65,000 | 7,405,743 | 716 |
| 41 | Delaware | $93,764 | $64,000 | 961,939 | 177 |
| 42 | Ohio | $85,196 | $57,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,872 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $86,172 | $56,000 | 6,715,984 | 942 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $82,263 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 550 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $82,598 | $64,000 | 1,427,538 | 117 |
| 46 | Maine | $90,757 | $62,000 | 1,335,907 | 95 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $80,562 | $53,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,169 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $87,527 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 52 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $86,587 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 37 |
| 50 | Colorado | $86,539 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 706 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $76,332 | $49,000 | 579,315 | 26 |
Highest paying states for distribution center managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Distribution Center Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $118,558 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $110,696 |
| 3 | Texas | $112,518 |
| 4 | Georgia | $107,998 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $104,920 |
| 6 | California | $120,829 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $107,980 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $106,566 |
| 9 | Michigan | $98,280 |
| 10 | Oregon | $106,963 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $105,015 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $108,048 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $98,361 |
| 14 | Alabama | $97,520 |
| 15 | Arizona | $99,061 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $102,812 |
| 17 | Utah | $100,859 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $106,590 |
| 19 | Idaho | $97,484 |
| 20 | Iowa | $100,565 |
| 21 | Indiana | $94,649 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $102,184 |
| 23 | New York | $105,841 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $92,286 |
| 25 | Missouri | $93,880 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $93,531 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $96,978 |
| 28 | Maryland | $97,791 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $91,234 |
| 30 | Alaska | $99,780 |
| 31 | Montana | $92,355 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $101,288 |
| 33 | Kansas | $88,865 |
| 34 | Virginia | $95,065 |
| 35 | Vermont | $98,609 |
| 36 | Florida | $94,994 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $93,682 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $91,846 |
| 39 | Illinois | $89,275 |
| 40 | Washington | $97,237 |
| 41 | Delaware | $93,764 |
| 42 | Ohio | $85,196 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $86,172 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $82,263 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $82,598 |
| 46 | Maine | $90,757 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $80,562 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $87,527 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $86,587 |
| 50 | Colorado | $86,539 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $76,332 |
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Updated January 8, 2025