Distribution Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Distribution Engineer in the United States is $45,942 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,547
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,037 to $52,016
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,572
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Distribution Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,016 $4,335 $1,000 $25
Average $45,942 $3,828 $883 $22
25th Percentile $41,037 $3,420 $789 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Distribution Engineer Salaries

A Distribution Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Distribution Engineer'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): $43,303
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,668
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,399
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,282
  • Expert (over 8 years): $48,890
Levels Salary
Entry Level Distribution Engineer$43,303
Intermediate Level Distribution Engineer$43,668
Senior Level Distribution Engineer$44,399
Specialist Level Distribution Engineer$47,282
Expert Level Distribution Engineer$48,890
$43,303 0 yr
$43,668 < 2 yrs
$44,399 2-4 yrs
$47,282 5-8 yrs
$48,890 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Distribution Engineers

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: $57,946
  • San Francisco: $57,376
  • Oakland: $56,104

What Skills Can Increase a Distribution Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.32% 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.
  • Materials Management (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Materials management is a core supply chain function and includes supply chain planning and supply chain execution capabilities. Specifically, materials management is the capability firms use to plan total material requirements. The material requirements are communicated to procurement and other functions for sourcing. Materials management is also responsible for determining the amount of material to be deployed at each stocking location across the supply chain, establishing material replenishment plans, determining inventory levels to hold for each type of inventory (raw, WIP, Finished Goods), and communicating information regarding material needs throughout the extended supply chain. Typical roles in Materials Management include: Materials Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Analyst, Material Planner, Expediter and emerging hybrid roles like "buyer planner". The primary business objective of Materials Management is assured supply of material, optimum inventory levels and minimum deviation between planned and actual results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.32%
Materials Management 2.67%
Microsoft Office 2.41%
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 Engineer's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$57,427
25%
Verbal Communication
$56,968
24%
Analysis
$54,671
19%
Accounting
$54,211
18%
Oral Communication
$54,211
18%
Planning
$51,914
13%
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How Education impacts a Distribution Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Distribution Engineers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Engineer with a No Diploma is between $46,965 and $49,324).

Distribution Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Distribution Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Distribution Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Distribution Engineer'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 Engineer

Salaries for a Distribution Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,301 in 2023 to around $46,464 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Distribution Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Distribution Engineer Over Time

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2024
$46,694
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