SOC 13-1081 · May 2025 · United States
Logisticians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$82,320 /year
The median wage for Logisticians across the United States is $82,320 per year, measured over 251,040 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $107,250.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Logisticians
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $107,250 and Nebraska pays $65,370.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,250 | 5,670 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $104,770 | 1,350 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $102,700 | 6,840 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $100,360 | 5,250 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $100,340 | 570 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $98,920 | 10,540 | |
| 7 | Alabama | $98,450 | 5,190 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $98,430 | 850 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $96,090 | 4,490 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,090 | 520 |
States with the most Logisticians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 32,940 | $92,890 | |
| 2 | Texas | 21,030 | $75,480 | |
| 3 | Florida | 15,020 | $76,410 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 14,170 | $80,100 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 12,580 | $77,570 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 10,540 | $98,920 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 10,270 | $83,200 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 9,980 | $79,340 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 8,990 | $83,460 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 7,860 | $80,780 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $131,600 | 1,350 |
| 2 | Huntsville | $117,060 | 2,780 |
| 3 | San Jose | $115,570 | 3,440 |
| 4 | Seattle | $108,920 | 4,420 |
| 5 | Oxnard | $108,340 | 1,030 |
| 6 | Dayton | $105,060 | 1,460 |
| 7 | Washington | $104,330 | 8,020 |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $104,320 | 110 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | $103,480 | 640 |
| 10 | Bremerton | $102,920 | 420 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.