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Distribution Manager Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$42.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,287/year ($5,691/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,440 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $89,200 a year — though pay ranges from $52,620 for newcomers to $174,990 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,440 Distribution Manager jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Distribution Manager salary of $89,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,287 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $89,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,794 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,824 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,295 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,287 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,691 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Arkansas?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Arkansas is $89,200 per year ($42.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,180 and $124,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $89,200, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $68,287 per year ($5,691 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,440 Distribution Manager jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.