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Storage manager salary
Average storage manager salary
$14.48
Average Storage Manager Salary
The average storage manager salary in the United States is $30,122 annually. This figure can fluctuate significantly based on various factors, including geographic location and the manager's level of experience. Entry-level positions typically earn around $14 per hour, while experienced managers in high-demand areas can command higher wages.
State-by-State Salary Insights
Salaries for storage managers vary across different states. For instance, storage managers in states like California and New York often earn higher than the national average due to the increased cost of living and greater demand for skilled professionals.
Career Opportunities
In addition to storage facilities, opportunities also exist in logistics companies, retail, and distribution centers, making this role versatile. Career advancement might also lead to managerial positions in larger organizations, enhancing earning potential further.
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Storage manager salary estimates from across the web
Average storage manager salary by state
The highest-paying states for storage managers are New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The lowest average storage manager salary states are Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wyoming.
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Highest paying states for storage managers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $67,061 | $32.24 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $66,505 | $31.97 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $57,712 | $27.75 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $61,497 | $29.57 |
| 5 | Maryland | $50,486 | $24.27 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $51,307 | $24.67 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $61,961 | $29.79 |
| 8 | Michigan | $51,534 | $24.78 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $59,458 | $28.59 |
| 10 | Delaware | $49,917 | $24.00 |
| 11 | Virginia | $42,659 | $20.51 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $56,228 | $27.03 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $46,515 | $22.36 |
| 14 | Alaska | $42,015 | $20.20 |
| 15 | Ohio | $40,616 | $19.53 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,949 | $18.73 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $46,818 | $22.51 |
| 18 | Vermont | $49,696 | $23.89 |
| 19 | Indiana | $38,509 | $18.51 |
| 20 | Maine | $45,387 | $21.82 |
| 21 | Washington | $33,434 | $16.07 |
| 22 | Iowa | $38,829 | $18.67 |
| 23 | California | $34,232 | $16.46 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $36,471 | $17.53 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $34,445 | $16.56 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $38,011 | $18.27 |
| 27 | Montana | $35,909 | $17.26 |
| 28 | Missouri | $30,371 | $14.60 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $31,938 | $15.35 |
| 30 | Nevada | $32,111 | $15.44 |
| 31 | Arizona | $28,204 | $13.56 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $37,637 | $18.09 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $34,965 | $16.81 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $26,116 | $12.56 |
| 35 | Oregon | $29,312 | $14.09 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $27,611 | $13.27 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $29,363 | $14.12 |
| 38 | Idaho | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| 39 | Texas | $26,027 | $12.51 |
| 40 | Colorado | $28,901 | $13.89 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $29,006 | $13.95 |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,113 | $13.52 |
| 43 | Alabama | $27,530 | $13.24 |
| 44 | Utah | $27,761 | $13.35 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $25,752 | $12.38 |
| 46 | Florida | $25,706 | $12.36 |
| 47 | Georgia | $24,965 | $12.00 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $25,345 | $12.19 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $27,477 | $13.21 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $26,022 | $12.51 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $25,709 | $12.36 |
Highest paying cities for storage managers
The highest-paying cities for storage managers are New York, NY, Cambridge, MA, and New Britain, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $66,924 | $32.17 |
| 2 | Cambridge, MA | $61,769 | $29.70 |
| 3 | New Britain, CT | $61,735 | $29.68 |
| 4 | Dover, NH | $54,523 | $26.21 |
| 5 | Bowie, MD | $49,820 | $23.95 |
| 6 | Blaine, MN | $36,655 | $17.62 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $36,066 | $17.34 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $35,788 | $17.21 |
| 9 | Everett, WA | $34,525 | $16.60 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH | $32,863 | $15.80 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $31,823 | $15.30 |
| 12 | Portland, OR | $29,683 | $14.27 |
| 13 | Boulder, CO | $29,127 | $14.00 |
| 14 | Goodyear, AZ | $28,251 | $13.58 |
| 15 | Columbia, SC | $27,806 | $13.37 |
| 16 | Albuquerque, NM | $27,336 | $13.14 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $25,986 | $12.49 |
| 18 | Gainesville, FL | $25,916 | $12.46 |
| 19 | Alpharetta, GA | $25,102 | $12.07 |
Storage manager salary details
A storage manager's salary ranges from $12,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a storage manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $30,122 | $2,510 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
| 10th Percentile | $12,000 | $1,000 | $6 |
Highest paying storage manager jobs
The highest paying types of storage managers are regional distribution manager, director of distribution, and distribution center manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Supervisor | $62,458 | $5,205 | $30.03 | 42,619 |
| Director Of Distribution | $126,210 | $10,518 | $60.68 | 21,751 |
| Warehouse/Logistics Manager | $41,288 | $3,441 | $19.85 | 68,365 |
| Warehouse Operations Manager | $34,871 | $2,906 | $16.76 | 115,185 |
| Distribution Center Manager | $99,459 | $8,288 | $47.82 | 75,501 |
| Distribution Warehouse Manager | $28,318 | $2,360 | $13.61 | 65,273 |
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Which companies pay storage managers the most?
Storage manager salaries at NVIDIA and BNY Mellon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average storage manager salary at companies like CDI and Gannett Fleming are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA | $134,482 | $64.65 |
| 2 | BNY Mellon | $121,050 | $58.20 |
| 3 | CDI | $80,301 | $38.61 |
| 4 | Gannett Fleming | $72,570 | $34.89 |
| 5 | ICF | $66,344 | $31.90 |
| 6 | Dotdash | $65,914 | $31.69 |
| 7 | Philips | $63,418 | $30.49 |
| 8 | Fluor Corporation | $62,400 | $30.00 |
| 9 | Microland Electronics | $41,979 | $20.18 |
| 10 | LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions | $36,105 | $17.36 |
| 11 | Osprey Resources | $32,159 | $15.46 |
| 12 | Universal Storage Group | $31,377 | $15.09 |
| 13 | Colorado Boxed Beef Company | $30,539 | $14.68 |
| 14 | Stanley | $29,595 | $14.23 |
| 15 | The Friedkin Group | $28,146 | $13.53 |
| 16 | U-Haul | $25,036 | $12.04 |
| 17 | NW Services Corporation | $24,517 | $11.79 |
| 18 | Public Storage | $24,383 | $11.72 |
| 19 | Perdue Farms | $23,929 | $11.50 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Storage manager salary trends
The average storage manager salary has risen by $4,853 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average storage manager earned $25,269 annually, but today, they earn $30,122 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for storage managers over the last decade.
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Average storage manager salary over time
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Storage manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,100 | $14.48 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $29,600 | $14.21 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | $29,600 | $14.23 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $28,900 | $13.89 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $27,900 | $13.40 | +2.9% |
Recently added storage manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traver Companies | Self Storage Remote Manager (Onsite/Remote) | Richardson, TX | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Spartan Investment Group | Roving Assistant Self-Storage Manager | Nunez, GA | 06/25/2025 | $36,523 |
| Platinum Storage Group | Self Storage Manager | Bakersfield, CA | 06/25/2025 | $41,010 |
| Lockaway Storage | Self Storage Manager | Texarkana, TX | 06/24/2025 | $33,392 |
| Walker Art Center | Manager of Collection Storage | Minneapolis, MN | 06/23/2025 | $55,000 |
| Optivest Properties | (Weekends) Assistant Storage Manager | Sacramento, CA | 06/17/2025 | $37,566 |
| Altonselfstorage | Self-Storage Property Manager-Dollar Self Storage | Henderson, NV | 06/16/2025 | $37,566 |
| Coastmgt | Self-Storage Manager To | Ellensburg, WA | 06/16/2025 | $48,001 |
| U-Haul | Center Storage Manager | Colorado Springs, CO | 06/07/2025 | $28,279 |
| Us Storage Centers | Self Storage Manager | Pine, AZ | 06/07/2025 | $36,523 |
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