Median Salary
$82,320
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$39.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$133,160
entry level starts ~$50,890
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 251,000 employed
How much does a Logistician make?
The median pay for a Logistician in the United States is $82,320 per year — about $39.58 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $50,890, while the most experienced Logisticians in the top 10% earn $133,160.
That is $20,930 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Logistician salary range by percentile
Half of all Logisticians earn between $64,440 and $106,190 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,890 | $24.47 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,440 | $30.98 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $82,320 | $39.58 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $106,190 | $51.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,160 | $64.02 |
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Highest-paying states for Logistician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Logistician pay at $107,250 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($104,770) and Maryland ($102,700). At the other end, Nebraska posts the lowest median at $65,370 — a gap of $41,880 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Logistician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $107,250District of Columbia $104,770Maryland $102,700Massachusetts $100,360Hawaii $100,340Virginia $98,920Alabama $98,450New Mexico $98,430Colorado $96,090Delaware $96,090California $92,890New 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
Workforce and education
About 251,000 people work as Logisticians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $89,730 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Logistician make in the United States?
The median Logistician salary in the United States is $82,320 per year, or about $39.58 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $50,890, while the top 10% of earners make $133,160 or more.
How does Logistician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Logistician median of $82,320 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Logisticians the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Logisticians, with a median salary of $107,250 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Logistician?
Becoming a Logistician typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Logisticians work in the United States?
About 251,000 people were employed as Logisticians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.