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Distribution Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$62.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,343/year ($7,862/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Distribution Managers (5th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 9,120 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $130,610 a year — though pay ranges from $87,330 for newcomers to $216,840 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $87,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,120 Distribution Manager jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Distribution Manager salary of $130,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,343 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $130,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,992 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,195 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,343 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in New Jersey?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in New Jersey is $130,610 per year ($62.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,080 and $169,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $130,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $94,343 per year ($7,862 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,120 Distribution Manager jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.