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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

General Information

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit82.07%
  2. Federal government5.79%
  3. State and local government5.29%
  4. Private, not for profit3.38%
  5. Self-employed3.30%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$98,230

Military salary*

$69,007

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State-by-state Salary

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$144,120
$59,010
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Education

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Transportation
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Mathematics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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