Logistician Salaries & Wage Percentiles
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of an enterprise. Manage the entire life cycle of product acquisition, distribution, and allocation.
National Wage Percentile Spectrum
Empirical distribution from entry-level apprentice (10th percentile) to senior principal / master tier (90th percentile).
Nationwide State Salary Rankings
State-by-state empirical labor compensation benchmarked against local cost of living and purchasing power.
| Rank | State | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | CoL Adjusted Real Wage | Total Employed | Top Metro in State | CoL Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia DC | $104,330 | $50.16/hr | $65,657 | 8,020 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 158.9 |
| #2 | Maryland MD | $102,620 | $49.34/hr | $93,546 | 4,790 | Lexington Park, MD | 109.7 |
| #3 | Hawaii HI | $101,750 | $48.92/hr | $63,238 | 540 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 160.9 |
| #4 | Massachusetts MA | $93,345 | $44.88/hr | $71,364 | 5,100 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 130.8 |
| #5 | Alaska AK | $91,205 | $43.85/hr | $74,210 | 390 | Fairbanks-College, AK | 122.9 |
| #6 | New Mexico NM | $90,445 | $43.49/hr | $91,915 | 500 | Albuquerque, NM | 98.4 |
| #7 | Colorado CO | $88,872 | $42.73/hr | $75,830 | 4,270 | Colorado Springs, CO | 117.2 |
| #8 | Washington WA | $87,316 | $41.98/hr | $75,663 | 5,190 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 115.4 |
Top Metropolitan Areas for Maximum Earnings
High-yield metros commanding premier compensation, rent affordability, and living wage coverage.
Career Ladder & Progression Stages
Typical milestones from entry level to senior roles.
Inventory control, warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping manifest tracking
Freight rate negotiations, carrier scorecards, international customs compliance
Distribution network modeling, lead time optimization, cold chain logistics
Global freight strategy, third-party logistics (3PL) contracts, supply resilience
Skill-Adjacent Career Opportunities
Direct lateral transitions capitalizing on shared occupational competencies and BLS wage differentials.
Logistician: Career Ladder, Industry Hub & Regional Parity
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Living Cost & Tax Parity
Occupational Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
Explore national wage percentiles (10th to 90th), top-paying metropolitan areas, and career ladder progression for Logistician. Official 2026 economic data for Logistician compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
Quick answers
National compensation benchmarks for Logistician range across the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles based on BLS OEWS labor market statistics.
Logistician: Where the Pay Is Highest
The national median for Logistician is $82,320 per year ($39.58/hour). BLS OEWS publishes this occupation in 347 metropolitan areas, where median pay ranges from $55,770 in Bangor, ME to $131,600 in Lexington Park, MD.
Top-paying metropolitan areas for Logistician
| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $131,600 | +59.9% |
| Huntsville, AL | $117,060 | +42.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $115,570 | +40.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,920 | +32.3% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $108,340 | +31.6% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $105,060 | +27.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,330 | +26.7% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $104,320 | +26.7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $103,480 | +25.7% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $102,920 | +25.0% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $102,700 | +24.8% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $101,750 | +23.6% |