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  1. Occupations
  2. Logisticians

Logisticians

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.

SOC: 13-1081.00

Common Job Titles

  • Client Services Administrator
  • Logistician
  • Production Planner
  • Supply Management Specialist

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Logisticians (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

235,640

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $49,260. 25th percentile: U.S. $62,920. 50th percentile: U.S. $80,880. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,330. 90th percentile: U.S. $132,110. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$49,260
10% of workers earn the following or more$132,110
Workers on average earn$87,600

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Transportation4.8/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Administration and Management4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
  • Mathematics3.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • SAP software
  • Structured query language SQL

Technology Skills

  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • IBM Power Systems software
  • Oracle E-Business Suite
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Order management software
  • Purchasing software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors
  • Personal computer platforms
  • Personal computers
  • Teradyne Catalyst
  • Teradyne J750 testers
  • Universal serial bus USB flash drives
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Logistics Analysts 13-1081.02
  • Supply Chain Managers 11-3071.04
  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071.00
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Logistics Engineers 13-1081.01

Moderately Similar

  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 43-5061.00
  • Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00
  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 13-1023.00
  • Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00

Related

  • Procurement Clerks 43-3061.00
  • Information Technology Project Managers 15-1299.09
  • First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1043.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1042.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 41-1012.00
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Sales Managers 11-2022.00
  • Software Developers 15-1252.00
  • Cargo and Freight Agents 43-5011.00
  • Recycling Coordinators 53-1042.01

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Micro-CredentialInventory OptimizationIssuer: Quanthub
  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Associate's DegreeBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College