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)

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Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

235,640

Wage Distribution by Percentile

U.S.

Metric	U.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

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 & 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