Quick answer: South Carolina employs about 3,460 transportation, storage, and distribution managers (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing runs through the FMCSA and your state motor carrier authority. Programs, the careers this degree opens, and what they pay are below.
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Licensing and Credentials in South Carolina
There is no professional license for this role. The regulatory weight sits on the carrier and the operation rather than the individual: FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol testing programs and the safety rating that follows the carrier. The degree is a hiring signal and a systems education rather than a government-issued credential.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with the FMCSA and your state motor carrier authority that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Earning the Degree While You Work
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
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What Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Earn in South Carolina
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in South Carolina earn a median $106,860 per year, below the national median of $107,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Transportation and Distribution Management Pay and Employment in South Carolina at a Glance
Metric
South Carolina
National
Source
Median annual wage
$106,860
$107,230
BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile
$68,150
$65,120
BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile
$83,780
$82,440
BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile
$145,310
$146,770
BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile
$199,970
$194,900
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment
3,460
221,180
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient
1.06
1.00
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)
not published by state
6.1%
BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34
How South Carolina Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country
The South Carolina median of $106,860 sits below the national median of $107,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 1.06 puts South Carolina slightly above the national average, so the occupation is a little more common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Transportation and distribution management concentrates around freight corridors, ports, rail hubs and distribution centers rather than following population.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Wages by Metro Area in South Carolina
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), transportation, storage, and distribution managers wages in South Carolina vary by metro area.
Metro Area
Employment
Median Annual Wage
Avg. Annual Wage
Entry Level (10th pctile)
Experienced (90th pctile)
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
2,150
$118,100
$128,860
$71,250
$206,860
Greenville-Anderson-Greer
670
$109,520
$122,110
$71,430
$184,180
Charleston-North Charleston
610
$100,610
$116,420
$66,630
$183,950
Columbia
540
$101,030
$111,340
$67,860
$165,650
Spartanburg
320
$111,660
$118,290
$75,740
$169,030
Augusta-Richmond County
240
$124,100
$125,360
$63,300
$191,460
Florence
130
$106,860
$117,500
$62,260
$180,020
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach
120
$101,770
$108,900
$58,440
$173,300
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal
50
$101,830
$110,640
$53,710
$204,730
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
All South Carolina Metro Areas With Published Data
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do transportation, storage, and distribution managers make in South Carolina?
The median annual wage for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in South Carolina is $106,860, below the national median of $107,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $83,780 at the 25th percentile to $145,310 at the 75th.
How many transportation, storage, and distribution managers work in South Carolina?
South Carolina holds about 3,460 transportation manager jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 221,180, and BLS projects about 18,500 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Do I need a license to work as a transportation manager in South Carolina?
There is no professional license for this role. The regulatory weight sits on the carrier and the operation rather than the individual: FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol testing programs and the safety rating that follows the carrier. The degree is a hiring signal and a systems education rather than a government-issued credential. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with the FMCSA and your state motor carrier authority before you enroll in any program.
Can I earn a bachelor's in transportation, distribution or operations management online while working in South Carolina?
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies the FMCSA and your state motor carrier authority.
What is the highest-paying area of South Carolina for transportation, storage, and distribution managers?
Among South Carolina metro areas with published data, Spartanburg reports the highest median at $111,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Is South Carolina a good state for transportation, storage, and distribution managers?
On pay, the state median of $106,860 sits below the national $107,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 1.06 means the occupation is more concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (SOC 11-3071), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
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