Logisticians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Logisticians in the United States earn a median salary of $82,320 per year — about $40 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 241K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +17%.
AI & Automation Risk
Logisticians perform high-level knowledge work that is primarily digital, involving data analysis, forecasting, and supply chain optimization—tasks where AI excels. While the role requires human-to-human negotiation and real-world problem-solving for physical disruptions, the core functions of inventory management and route optimization are increasingly being automated or enhanced by sophisticated AI algorithms.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDBEST VALUE | $131,600 | Average (100.8) | $130,607 |
| Huntsville, AL | $117,060 | Below avg (93.1) | $125,774 |
| Enid, OK * | $98,100 | Below avg (84.3) | $116,413 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $105,060 | Below avg (92.7) | $113,341 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $100,710 | Below avg (89.1) | $113,057 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $99,320 | Below avg (89.2) | $111,292 |
| Columbus, IN | $100,720 | Below avg (93.0) | $108,298 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $92,170 | Below avg (85.9) | $107,359 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $98,670 | Below avg (92.0) | $107,276 |
| Dubuque, IA | $93,480 | Below avg (87.3) | $107,045 |
| Sumter, SC | $93,640 | Below avg (88.0) | $106,385 |
| Topeka, KS | $94,200 | Below avg (88.8) | $106,057 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $101,270 | Below avg (95.5) | $105,991 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $115,570 | Above avg (110.4) | $104,661 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $94,520 | Below avg (90.4) | $104,548 |