Logisticians
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
Median pay: $82,320/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +16.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 26,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
• Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
• Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
• Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
• Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
• Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
What's the median pay for Logisticians?
The median pay for Logisticians is $82,320 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Logisticians?
Employment for Logisticians is projected to change +16.7% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Logisticians?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Logisticians?
About 26,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.