Prevailing Wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Prevailing wages for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers under SOC 11-3071 are set by the DOL across four experience levels, from entry-level Distribution Center Managers to fully competent Logistics Directors and Distribution Managers. The floor varies significantly by city, so where your employer lists the worksite on the LCA determines which wage applies.
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Level 1 covers entry-level managers with limited supervisory experience, typically working under close direction. These candidates have a relevant degree but minimal independent decision-making authority over transportation networks, storage operations, or distribution budgets.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. It applies to qualified professionals with a few years of independent experience coordinating logistics operations, managing carriers, and overseeing distribution staff with only general supervision.
Level 3 covers experienced managers who exercise considerable independent judgment, typically overseeing multi-site operations, vendor negotiations, or regional supply chain functions. These candidates often mentor junior managers and are recognized internally as subject-matter authorities in distribution or fleet operations.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent senior leaders such as Logistics Directors or Global Transportation Managers who set organizational policy, direct large teams across multiple facilities, and represent the employer in high-stakes carrier or regulatory relationships.
Prevailing Wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for warehouse worksite misclassification
Employers sometimes list corporate headquarters as the LCA worksite when managers split time between an office and a distribution center. The prevailing wage must reflect the worksite where work is actually performed, which can differ significantly from HQ.
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Logistics Operations Managers and Fleet Managers with regional scope are frequently filed at Level 1 by cost-conscious employers, even when the role involves independent vendor negotiations and multi-site oversight that clearly qualifies for Level 2 or Level 3 under DOL definitions.
Understand how bonus exclusions affect your offer
Signing bonuses, profit-sharing distributions, and performance incentives do not count toward the prevailing wage floor for this occupation. Base salary alone must clear the DOL threshold, so confirm the base component separately before evaluating any total-compensation figure.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-3071.00 alongside Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Distribution Center Manager Prevailing Wage
Distribution Center Manager Prevailing Wage
Distribution Center Manager positions fall under SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Distribution Manager Prevailing Wage
Distribution Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Distribution Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Fleet Manager Prevailing Wage
Fleet Manager Prevailing Wage
Fleet Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Global Transportation Manager Prevailing Wage
Global Transportation Manager Prevailing Wage
Global Transportation Manager positions fall under SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Logistics Director Prevailing Wage
Logistics Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Logistics Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Logistics Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
Logistics Operations Manager Prevailing Wage
Logistics Operations Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Shipping Manager Prevailing Wage
Shipping Manager Prevailing Wage
Shipping Manager positions fall under SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Supply Chain Logistics Manager Prevailing Wage
Supply Chain Logistics Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Supply Chain Logistics Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Transportation Manager Prevailing Wage
Transportation Manager Prevailing Wage
Transportation Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Warehouse Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Warehouse Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Warehouse Supervisor positions fall under SOC 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from employers across each metropolitan area. For SOC 11-3071, OFLC converts those regional survey results into four wage levels. An employer filing an LCA must pay at least the level that matches the candidate's experience and the job's actual worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision, Level 2 is qualified and independently functioning, Level 3 is experienced with significant judgment and multi-site scope, and Level 4 is fully competent in a senior leadership role. Your level is determined by the job duties, the degree of supervision you receive, and the complexity of operations you manage, not by your title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role differ so much city to city?
OFLC derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions directly set the floor. The worksite address on the certified LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not the employer's headquarters. Markets with dense logistics infrastructure and competition for experienced managers, such as major port cities or large retail distribution hubs, consistently produce higher survey wages than rural or lower-cost regions.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage or the employer's own wage rate, whichever is higher. OFLC will reject or invalidate the LCA, which means USCIS cannot approve the underlying H-1B or other visa petition. The employer would need to increase the offered salary before refiling or pursuing a green card-based sponsorship path such as PERM.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up the current four-level wage for SOC 11-3071 by metropolitan area or county. Enter the worksite's metropolitan statistical area, select the occupation code, and the tool returns the Level 1 through Level 4 figures DOL is currently applying to LCA filings. For a broader view of which employers have sponsored this role, Migrate Mate filters by occupation and shows historical sponsorship counts by company.
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