California Median
$92,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $82,320
State Rank
#11 of 51
32,940 employed here
How much does a Logistician make in California?
Logisticians in California take home a median of $92,890 annually — roughly $44.66 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $82,320.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $57,720 while the top 10% make $153,220 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,910 and $121,470 a year.
Logistician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,720 | $27.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $71,910 | $34.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $92,890 | $44.66 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $121,470 | $58.40 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $153,220 | $73.66 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Logistician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Logistician salary in other states
Washington $107,250District of Columbia $104,770Maryland $102,700Massachusetts $100,360Hawaii $100,340Virginia $98,920Alabama $98,450New Mexico $98,430Colorado $96,090Delaware $96,090New Jersey $92,280New York $88,240Alaska $87,280Oklahoma $86,600Wyoming $85,550Connecticut $85,450Vermont $83,560Ohio $83,460Utah $83,300Michigan $83,200Oregon $83,180Minnesota $82,320Montana $81,270New Hampshire $81,270North Carolina $80,780South Carolina $80,330Illinois $80,100South Dakota $80,020Nevada $79,600Pennsylvania $79,340Iowa $78,740Arkansas $78,400Missouri $78,350Maine $77,780Indiana $77,670Arizona $77,620Georgia $77,570Florida $76,410Rhode Island $76,180Texas $75,480Louisiana $75,230Mississippi $75,160Idaho $73,920Wisconsin $73,180North Dakota $72,800West Virginia $71,590Tennessee $71,280Kansas $69,520Kentucky $68,420Nebraska $65,370
Working as a Logistician in California
Nationally, about 251,000 people work as Logisticians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($92,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Logistician make in California?
The median Logistician salary in California is $92,890 per year, or about $44.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $57,720 at the entry level to $153,220 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Logisticians about 13% more than the national median of $82,320. California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Logisticians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $92,890 a year. About 32,940 Logisticians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Logistician salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.