Career Profile

Logistician

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $70,000
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Logisticians are responsible for the analysis and coordination of the entire lifecycle of a product.

General Information

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. Excludes Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) and Project Management Specialists (13-1082).

Logistician

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

62

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 62 openings per year are projected for Logistician.

+22.3%

Employment Change

Employment for Logistician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 22.3% between 2025 and 2030.

$33.66

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $33.66/hour. Entry level workers are paid $21.96, while experienced workers are paid $44.12. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 449 Logistician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 549.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Logistician are Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and All Other Industries.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Logistician include Transportation, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Logistician is Bachelor's. 57% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.