How much does a logistician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $39.58 an hour or $6,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.58
- Average (mean)
- $89,730
- Jobs
- 251,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $82,320 | $39.58 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.05 | |
| 90th | $133,200 | $64.02 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $107,300 |
| District of Columbia | $104,800 |
| Maryland | $102,700 |
| Massachusetts | $100,400 |
| Hawaii | $100,300 |
| Virginia | $98,920 |
| Alabama | $98,450 |
| New Mexico | $98,430 |
| Colorado | $96,090 |
| Delaware | $96,090 |
| California | $92,890 |
| New Jersey | $92,280 |
| New York | $88,240 |
| Alaska | $87,280 |
| Oklahoma | $86,600 |
| Wyoming | $85,550 |
| Connecticut | $85,450 |
| Vermont | $83,560 |
| Ohio | $83,460 |
| Utah | $83,300 |
| Michigan | $83,200 |
| Oregon | $83,180 |
| Minnesota | $82,320 |
| Montana | $81,270 |
| New Hampshire | $81,270 |
| North Carolina | $80,780 |
| South Carolina | $80,330 |
| Illinois | $80,100 |
| South Dakota | $80,020 |
| Nevada | $79,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,340 |
| Iowa | $78,740 |
| Arkansas | $78,400 |
| Missouri | $78,350 |
| Maine | $77,780 |
| Indiana | $77,670 |
| Arizona | $77,620 |
| Georgia | $77,570 |
| Florida | $76,410 |
| Rhode Island | $76,180 |
| Texas | $75,480 |
| Louisiana | $75,230 |
| Mississippi | $75,160 |
| Idaho | $73,920 |
| Wisconsin | $73,180 |
| North Dakota | $72,800 |
| West Virginia | $71,590 |
| Tennessee | $71,280 |
| Kansas | $69,520 |
| Kentucky | $68,420 |
| Nebraska | $65,370 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $131,600 |
| Huntsville, AL | $117,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $115,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $108,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $108,300 |
| Dayton, OH | $105,100 |
| Washington, DC | $104,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $104,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $103,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $102,700 |
| Honolulu, HI | $101,800 |
| Boston, MA | $101,500 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $101,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,000 |
In other countries
Logistician belongs to the international group "Management and organisation analysts".
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- Compliance Officer$80,730
- Cost Estimator$78,740
- Human Resources Specialist$75,940
- Farm Labor Contractor$58,460
- Labor Relations Specialist$95,420
- Project Management Specialist$102,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logistician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $39.58 ($82,320 a year).
How much does a logistician make a month?
About $6,860 a month before tax, based on a median of $82,320 a year.
How much does a logistician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,890 or less a year ($24.47 an hour); the top 10% make $133,200 or more.
Which state pays logisticians the most?
Washington, with a median of $107,300 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($104,800) and Maryland ($102,700).
Which city pays logisticians the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $131,600 a year.
How many logisticians are there in the United States?
About 251,040 people work as logisticians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.