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Logisticians is a notable career in the 13 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Logisticians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 13-1081 |
| title | Logisticians |
| onet code | 13-1081.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 235,640 |
| a mean | 87,600 |
| a median | 80,880 |
| a pct10 | 49,260 |
| a pct25 | 62,920 |
| a pct75 | 104,330 |
| a pct90 | 132,110 |
| h mean | 42 |
| h median | 38 |
The day-to-day work of a logisticians typically centers on maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Monitoring, and Coordination. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.79 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working logisticians, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (75.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 75% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $117,500 and lowest in Kansas at $51,430 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Maryland, Washington, Virginia, Colorado) average $103,362. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117,500 | $120,120 | $74,500 | $176,550 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $102,000 | $107,100 | $65,180 | $153,340 | 6,830 |
| Washington | $101,830 | $109,960 | $70,150 | $157,510 | 5,370 |
| Virginia | $98,620 | $102,580 | $62,820 | $153,320 | 8,840 |
| Colorado | $96,860 | $100,290 | $60,160 | $138,570 | 4,630 |
| Hawaii | $96,700 | $98,310 | $53,330 | $140,150 | 520 |
| Massachusetts | $96,630 | $102,820 | $64,820 | $158,840 | 5,960 |
| Wyoming | $95,640 | $100,930 | $61,960 | $146,280 | 130 |
| Alabama | $95,030 | $95,880 | $57,020 | $138,650 | 5,790 |
| New Jersey | $93,710 | $97,240 | $65,000 | $133,620 | 5,940 |
| California | $90,950 | $97,810 | $56,470 | $151,420 | 28,410 |
| Oregon | $89,920 | $99,070 | $61,480 | $137,410 | 3,150 |
| Delaware | $89,840 | $97,480 | $64,180 | $142,090 | 510 |
| New Mexico | $87,960 | $95,470 | $64,890 | $136,520 | 950 |
| Maine | $86,700 | $87,720 | $61,150 | $114,140 | 550 |
| Oklahoma | $85,840 | $85,920 | $49,000 | $123,160 | 3,980 |
| Utah | $84,000 | $87,090 | $50,450 | $120,640 | 3,970 |
| Alaska | $83,390 | $90,000 | $55,890 | $136,280 | 490 |
| New York | $83,070 | $93,820 | $57,040 | $136,180 | 6,560 |
| Vermont | $82,980 | $84,780 | $61,690 | $108,100 | 260 |
| South Dakota | $82,220 | $94,890 | $54,990 | $146,690 | 270 |
| Minnesota | $82,020 | $89,080 | $56,640 | $132,060 | 3,760 |
| Arizona | $81,680 | $90,030 | $56,170 | $130,140 | 3,530 |
| Ohio | $81,400 | $86,870 | $49,350 | $129,300 | 9,270 |
| Connecticut | $81,390 | $87,050 | $58,790 | $122,960 | 1,610 |
| Michigan | $80,000 | $85,950 | $50,570 | $129,230 | 11,000 |
| Iowa | $79,730 | $83,000 | $52,260 | $114,720 | 2,370 |
| Indiana | $78,430 | $80,910 | $48,410 | $119,590 | 3,830 |
| Rhode Island | $77,830 | $83,720 | $55,670 | $124,430 | 550 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,740 | $80,690 | $48,440 | $118,000 | 10,200 |
| Montana | $77,380 | $78,500 | $51,360 | $113,030 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $77,030 | $83,140 | $50,040 | $125,610 | 7,550 |
| North Dakota | $77,020 | $76,960 | $53,330 | $99,000 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $76,920 | $79,700 | $47,310 | $117,200 | 4,660 |
| Wisconsin | $76,590 | $80,440 | $48,770 | $116,980 | 4,540 |
| Illinois | $76,550 | $78,530 | $46,040 | $117,220 | 10,780 |
| Nevada | $76,350 | $79,540 | $52,010 | $112,190 | 930 |
| Mississippi | $76,280 | $79,540 | $43,620 | $122,260 | 1,080 |
| Texas | $75,360 | $79,770 | $48,570 | $119,480 | 20,880 |
| Louisiana | $74,230 | $83,740 | $48,070 | $133,160 | 1,860 |
| Georgia | $73,880 | $77,930 | $45,010 | $113,030 | 11,190 |
| Arkansas | $73,710 | $79,680 | $49,000 | $117,560 | 1,620 |
| Missouri | $72,850 | $76,850 | $45,500 | $118,260 | 3,060 |
| New Hampshire | $72,810 | $76,650 | $45,830 | $124,590 | 690 |
| West Virginia | $70,690 | $76,380 | $47,390 | $106,530 | 560 |
| Idaho | $69,910 | $80,740 | $45,350 | $153,650 | 680 |
| Kentucky | $69,630 | $74,780 | $48,750 | $106,980 | 2,460 |
| Florida | $68,990 | $76,010 | $44,510 | $116,990 | 13,250 |
| Nebraska | $63,040 | $71,600 | $39,110 | $110,600 | 1,690 |
| Tennessee | $61,440 | $68,020 | $38,360 | $110,010 | 4,720 |
| Kansas | $51,430 | $61,920 | $40,720 | $97,140 | 2,640 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for logisticians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acquisition Analyst or Automated Logistics Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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