How much does a Distribution Technician make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Distribution Technician in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Distribution Technician salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $15, but most earn between $17 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Distribution Technician in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Distribution Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Distribution Technician Salary $15 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Distribution Technician Salary $17 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Distribution Technician Salary $19 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Distribution Technician Salary $21 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Distribution Technician Salary $24 US September 01, 2026
25% $17 10% $15 90% $24 75% $21 $19 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Distribution Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Distribution Clerk, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Distribution Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Distribution Technician ranges from $17 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $22 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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