Logistician
Logisticians
SOC 13-1081
How Much Does a Logistician Make?
The national median salary for a Logistician is $79,400 per year ($38.17/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 21% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Logistician
Bachelor's in logistics, supply chain, or business
APICS CSCP or CLTD certification valued
Logistician Job Outlook
Faster than avg — the BLS projects 6% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 16,000 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Supply chain complexity; e-commerce logistics
What It's Like to Work as a Logistician
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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