Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
SOC Code: 11-3071 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $93,122 | $135,096 | $177,050 | $219,024 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $71,718 | $117,957 | $164,216 | $210,454 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,949 | $117,187 | $150,426 | $183,664 |
| Vineland, NJ | $81,640 | $113,069 | $144,518 | $175,947 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $92,914 | $120,494 | $148,054 | $175,635 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,976 | $119,974 | $146,952 | $173,950 |
| Decatur, IL | $78,374 | $109,741 | $141,107 | $172,474 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $91,957 | $118,664 | $145,350 | $172,058 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $91,478 | $117,811 | $144,144 | $170,477 |
| Midland, MI | $95,160 | $119,870 | $144,602 | $169,312 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 700 | $145,229 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | 25 | $157,382 |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC | 7 | $152,283 |
| TESLA, INC. | 5 | $150,529 |
| SCM Forwarder LLC | 4 | $64,000 |
| NIKE RETAIL SERVICES INC | 4 | $140,720 |
| James Maverick, LLC | 4 | $67,966 |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 4 | $219,186 |
| Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana Sociedad Anonima Operadora Co. | 4 | $96,961 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4 | $171,839 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 56 | $128,000 |
| 2021 | 83 | $129,516 |
| 2022 | 52 | $147,323 |
| 2023 | 163 | $138,540 |
| 2024 | 344 | $145,552 |
| 2025 | 338 | $138,323 |
| 2026 | 38 | $146,294 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | |
| Negotiation | 3.6 | |
| Instructing | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.5 |
| Administration and Management | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.2 |
Typical Tasks
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Bentley MicroStation Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management SAP software Structured query language SQL 3PL Central
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