Logistician Salary
Logisticians earn a median $82,320 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$82,320
$39.58 per hour
Range
$50,890 – $133,160
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
251,040
across the U.S.
▲1.8%
Pay trend: The median for logisticians in the U.S. rose from $80,880 (May 2024) to $82,320 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.6%.
What logisticians do
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +17.6% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 26,600
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 17.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 26,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Logistician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$66,742
per year · effective tax rate 18.9%
$5,562Monthly
$2,781Twice a month
$2,567Every 2 weeks
$32.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,280
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,104
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,194
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$66,742
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,890 | $24.47 | $43,070 |
| 25th percentile | $64,440 | $30.98 | $53,958 |
| Median (50th) | $82,320 | $39.58 | $66,742 |
| 75th percentile | $106,190 | $51.05 | $83,535 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,160 | $64.02 | $102,281 |
Best cities for logisticians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville, AL | $117,060 | $85,594 | $91,965 | 2,780 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City, OK | $94,520 | $71,617 | $79,215 | 2,560 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $108,920 | $85,455 | $76,895 | 4,420 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $115,570 | $82,113 | $74,362 | 3,440 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $102,700 | $76,565 | $73,277 | 3,230 |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO | $88,880 | $68,117 | $71,636 | 2,430 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $93,130 | $70,640 | $70,430 | 5,920 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach, VA | $91,460 | $68,727 | $70,172 | 2,600 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $104,330 | $76,327 | $70,099 | 8,020 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $97,290 | $73,701 | $69,673 | 2,570 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $101,540 | $75,406 | $69,649 | 4,510 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $86,900 | $67,296 | $65,620 | 4,670 |
| 13 | San Diego, CA | $100,130 | $72,887 | $65,144 | 4,410 |
| 14 | San Francisco, CA | $101,040 | $73,431 | $63,514 | 4,570 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $75,940 | $62,254 | $63,119 | 5,420 |
| 16 | New York, NY | $92,540 | $69,512 | $61,754 | 8,860 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $79,370 | $62,891 | $60,873 | 3,360 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $83,990 | $63,729 | $60,797 | 2,700 |
| 19 | Dallas, TX | $76,510 | $62,655 | $60,777 | 7,050 |
| 20 | Portland, OR | $87,950 | $63,837 | $60,554 | 2,510 |
| 21 | Atlanta, GA | $77,570 | $59,997 | $59,963 | 7,420 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $79,900 | $61,229 | $59,105 | 10,220 |
| 23 | Los Angeles, CA | $81,730 | $61,893 | $54,500 | 10,950 |
| 24 | Miami, FL | $69,480 | $57,709 | $50,553 | 4,500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Huntsville, AL — $117,060
- San Jose, CA — $115,570
- Seattle, WA — $108,920
- Washington, DC — $104,330
- Baltimore, MD — $102,700
- Boston, MA — $101,540
- San Francisco, CA — $101,040
- San Diego, CA — $100,130
- Denver, CO — $97,290
- Oklahoma City, OK — $94,520
- Detroit, MI — $93,130
- New York, NY — $92,540
- Virginia Beach, VA — $91,460
- St. Louis, MO — $88,880
- Portland, OR — $87,950
Logistician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $107,250 | +5.3% | $84,280 | $68,860 – $163,950 | 5,670 |
| District of Columbia | $104,770 | −10.8% | $76,599 | $64,080 – $169,060 | 1,350 |
| Maryland | $102,700 | +0.7% | $76,565 | $64,090 – $156,750 | 6,840 |
| Massachusetts | $100,360 | +3.9% | $74,635 | $67,100 – $160,320 | 5,250 |
| Hawaii | $100,340 | +3.8% | $73,323 | $63,790 – $143,020 | 570 |
| Virginia | $98,920 | +0.3% | $73,546 | $64,000 – $156,750 | 10,540 |
| Alabama | $98,450 | +3.6% | $73,432 | $61,320 – $142,670 | 5,190 |
| New Mexico | $98,430 | +11.9% | $74,583 | $63,190 – $146,850 | 850 |
| Colorado | $96,090 | −0.8% | $72,910 | $63,060 – $145,350 | 4,490 |
| Delaware | $96,090 | +7.0% | $71,428 | $67,380 – $139,590 | 520 |
| California | $92,890 | +2.1% | $68,561 | $57,720 – $153,220 | 32,940 |
| New Jersey | $92,280 | −1.5% | $70,061 | $63,740 – $136,590 | 6,280 |
| New York | $88,240 | +6.2% | $66,739 | $60,370 – $136,940 | 6,930 |
| Alaska | $87,280 | +4.7% | $70,231 | $57,960 – $133,090 | 530 |
| Oklahoma | $86,600 | +0.9% | $66,402 | $46,880 – $127,070 | 3,830 |
| Wyoming | $85,550 | −10.5% | $69,014 | $65,170 – $133,490 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $85,450 | +5.0% | $65,819 | $61,490 – $126,880 | 2,200 |
| Vermont | $83,560 | +0.7% | $64,560 | $63,350 – $107,520 | 260 |
| Ohio | $83,460 | +2.5% | $66,031 | $52,000 – $131,120 | 8,990 |
| Utah | $83,300 | −0.8% | $64,649 | $51,540 – $125,440 | 3,760 |
| Michigan | $83,200 | +4.0% | $64,076 | $52,810 – $132,900 | 10,270 |
| Oregon | $83,180 | −7.5% | $60,899 | $52,610 – $133,840 | 3,170 |
| Minnesota | $82,320 | +0.4% | $62,668 | $54,730 – $130,440 | 3,450 |
| Montana | $81,270 | +5.0% | $62,773 | $57,260 – $117,650 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $81,270 | +11.6% | $66,003 | $51,310 – $130,580 | 690 |
| North Carolina | $80,780 | +4.9% | $62,944 | $55,810 – $128,180 | 7,860 |
| South Carolina | $80,330 | +4.4% | $61,679 | $49,460 – $123,640 | 5,250 |
| Illinois | $80,100 | +4.6% | $61,360 | $48,020 – $128,070 | 14,170 |
| South Dakota | $80,020 | −2.7% | $65,124 | $56,660 – $136,990 | 210 |
| Nevada | $79,600 | +4.3% | $64,829 | $51,020 – $117,320 | 1,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,340 | +2.1% | $62,210 | $50,960 – $122,560 | 9,980 |
| Iowa | $78,740 | −1.2% | $61,883 | $53,530 – $110,240 | 2,480 |
| Arkansas | $78,400 | +6.4% | $61,140 | $45,780 – $134,910 | 2,220 |
| Missouri | $78,350 | +7.5% | $61,204 | $49,040 – $124,390 | 3,440 |
| Maine | $77,780 | −10.3% | $59,480 | $50,420 – $108,320 | 570 |
| Indiana | $77,670 | −1.0% | $61,209 | $49,310 – $122,910 | 3,890 |
| Arizona | $77,620 | −5.0% | $61,704 | $52,170 – $124,740 | 4,800 |
| Georgia | $77,570 | +5.0% | $59,997 | $46,200 – $115,840 | 12,580 |
| Florida | $76,410 | +10.8% | $62,584 | $45,370 – $122,930 | 15,020 |
| Rhode Island | $76,180 | −2.1% | $60,183 | $47,010 – $129,630 | 550 |
| Texas | $75,480 | +0.2% | $61,930 | $45,310 – $123,790 | 21,030 |
| Louisiana | $75,230 | +1.3% | $59,884 | $50,550 – $129,230 | 1,710 |
| Mississippi | $75,160 | −1.5% | $59,431 | $47,560 – $112,830 | 1,560 |
| Idaho | $73,920 | +5.7% | $58,023 | $50,120 – $135,220 | 570 |
| Wisconsin | $73,180 | −4.5% | $57,814 | $52,620 – $118,710 | 5,140 |
| North Dakota | $72,800 | −5.5% | $59,884 | $56,120 – $101,830 | 310 |
| West Virginia | $71,590 | +1.3% | $56,678 | $48,290 – $108,360 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $71,280 | +16.0% | $58,975 | $42,730 – $127,700 | 4,990 |
| Kansas | $69,520 | +35.2% | $54,658 | $46,400 – $114,090 | 1,780 |
| Kentucky | $68,420 | −1.7% | $54,686 | $48,960 – $106,280 | 2,590 |
| Nebraska | $65,370 | +3.7% | $52,610 | $40,230 – $121,600 | 1,500 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialist | $102,320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $82,890 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $83,050 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Compliance Officer | $80,730 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $78,760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Cost Estimator | $78,740 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $78,240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $78,210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $77,710 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logistician make?
The national median salary for logisticians is $82,320 a year ($39.58 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,890 and the top 10% earn over $133,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays logisticians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $107,250. After taxes and local prices, Huntsville, AL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many logisticians are there in the U.S.?
About 251,040 people work as logisticians nationwide.