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Distribution Manager Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$56.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,328/year ($7,277/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 15th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 450 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $117,600 a year — though pay ranges from $71,760 for newcomers to $207,580 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $117,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $153,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 450 Distribution Manager jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Distribution Manager salary of $117,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,328 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $117,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,042 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,996 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$4,234 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,328 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,277 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Rhode Island?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Rhode Island is $117,600 per year ($56.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,840 and $153,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $117,600, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $87,328 per year ($7,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 450 Distribution Manager jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.