SOC 13-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logisticians — New Jersey
New Jersey · 3 metro areas compared
In New Jersey the median wage for Logisticians is $92,280 a year, which is 12.1% higher than the national figure of $82,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Jersey the median wage for Logisticians is $92,280 a year, which is 12.1% higher than the national figure of $82,320. Half of workers earn between $78,240 and $115,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,740 and the ninetieth at $136,590.
The area has 6,280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 12th by median wage. Vineland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $88,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 199th of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,740 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $78,240 | −5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $92,280 | +12.1% |
| 75th | $115,170 | +39.9% |
| 90th | $136,590 | +65.9% |
| Mean | $97,280 | +18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vineland | $88,090 | 60 | |
| 2 | Trenton | $86,810 | 260 | |
| 3 | Atlantic City | $84,180 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $92,280 buys what $84,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,280 a year, 12.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,740 to $136,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vineland, at $88,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logisticians in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $92,280, or $44.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,320, so pay in New Jersey is 12.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $136,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Vineland, at $88,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,280 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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