Logistics Engineers

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

SOC: 13-1081.01

Common Job Titles

Logistics EngineerReliability EngineerSupportability EngineerSystems Engineer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Logistics Engineers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

235,640

Wage Distribution by Percentile

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

  • Engineering and Technology4.3/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Mathematics4.1/5
  • Transportation4.0/5
  • Design3.5/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Autodesk AutoCADC++Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPythonSAP softwareSASStructured query language SQLTableau

Technology Skills

Computer aided design and drafting CADD softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareFailure modes and effects analysis FMEA softwareIBM Cognos ImpromptuIBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization StudioIBM NotesITEM Software ITEM ToolKitITEM Software Spare Cost

Tools & Equipment

Computer laser printersDesktop computersDigital camerasLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsMultimedia projection equipmentMultimedia projectors