Distribution Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Distribution Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Distribution Analyst in the United States is $59,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Distribution Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,255
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,504 to $66,205
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,992
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Distribution Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,205 $5,517 $1,273 $32
Average $59,559 $4,963 $1,145 $29
25th Percentile $53,504 $4,459 $1,029 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Distribution Analyst Salaries

A Distribution Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Distribution Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Distribution Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,266
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,731
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,025
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,220
Levels Salary
Entry Level Distribution Analyst$58,614
Intermediate Level Distribution Analyst$59,266
Senior Level Distribution Analyst$60,731
Specialist Level Distribution Analyst$61,025
Expert Level Distribution Analyst$61,220
$58,614 0 yr
$59,266 < 2 yrs
$60,731 2-4 yrs
$61,025 5-8 yrs
$61,220 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Distribution Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $75,121
  • San Francisco: $74,383
  • Oakland: $72,733

What Skills Can Increase a Distribution Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.79% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Container (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.79%
Procurement 1.03%
Container 0.82%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Distribution Analyst's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Logistics Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$64,323
8%
Logistics Management
$64,323
8%
Flexibility
$64,323
8%
Product Support
$64,323
8%
Project Management
$62,537
5%
Time Management
$62,537
5%
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How Education impacts a Distribution Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Distribution Analysts enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Distribution Analyst with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,917 and $61,798).

Distribution Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Distribution Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 12.8%
Associates 9.8%
Bachelors 62.6%
Masters 13.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Distribution Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Distribution Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Distribution Analyst

Salaries for a Distribution Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,504 in 2023 to around $54,900 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Distribution Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Distribution Analyst Over Time

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2024 $54,931
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