Best states for a logistic assistant

Q: What is the best state for logistic assistants?

The best state to be a logistic assistant is North Dakota based on logistic assistant salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for logistic assistants?

The highest paying state for logistic assistants is Tennessee based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for logistic assistants?

The worst state for logistic assistants is Tennessee, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and business and financial careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to logistic assistant jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for logistic assistants.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for logistic assistants. We found that North Dakota is the best state in the nation for logistic assistants, and people in Bel Air North earn the most in the field.

The median salary for logistic assistants in North Dakota is $42,407. Compare that to the median salary in Tennessee of $24,374, which ranked worst for logistic assistants, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that North Dakota is the best state for logistic assistant jobs, whereas Tennessee is the worst.

10 best states for logistic assistants in 2026

1. North Dakota
Total logistic assistant jobs: 16
Average annual salary: $42,407
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Logistic assistant jobs in North Dakota
2. Michigan
Total logistic assistant jobs: 154
Average annual salary: $40,633
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Location Quotient:
1.29
Logistic assistant jobs in Michigan
3. Massachusetts
Total logistic assistant jobs: 138
Average annual salary: $43,651
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Location Quotient:
0.98
Logistic assistant jobs in Massachusetts
4. Pennsylvania
Total logistic assistant jobs: 184
Average annual salary: $40,132
Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Location Quotient:
1.03
Logistic assistant jobs in Pennsylvania
5. Connecticut
Total logistic assistant jobs: 65
Average annual salary: $39,395
Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Location Quotient:
1.28
Logistic assistant jobs in Connecticut
6. Alaska
Total logistic assistant jobs: 13
Average annual salary: $40,014
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Logistic assistant jobs in Alaska
7. Maryland
Total logistic assistant jobs: 89
Average annual salary: $43,842
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Logistic assistant jobs in Maryland
8. New York
Total logistic assistant jobs: 214
Average annual salary: $40,196
Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Location Quotient:
1.09
Logistic assistant jobs in New York
9. Rhode Island
Total logistic assistant jobs: 12
Average annual salary: $42,759
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Location Quotient:
0.64
Logistic assistant jobs in Rhode Island
10. Montana
Total logistic assistant jobs: 19
Average annual salary: $36,178
Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Logistic assistant jobs in Montana

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Detailed list of the best states for a logistic assistant

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	North Dakota	$42,407	$30,000	755,393	16
2	Michigan	$40,633	$28,000	9,962,311	154
3	Massachusetts	$43,651	$31,000	6,859,819	138
4	Pennsylvania	$40,132	$27,000	12,805,537	184
5	Connecticut	$39,395	$27,000	3,588,184	65
6	Alaska	$40,014	$31,000	739,795	13
7	Maryland	$43,842	$29,000	6,052,177	89
8	New York	$40,196	$27,000	19,849,399	214
9	Rhode Island	$42,759	$30,000	1,059,639	12
10	Montana	$36,178	$25,000	1,050,493	19
11	New Jersey	$38,501	$26,000	9,005,644	130
12	District of Columbia	$47,257	$32,000	693,972	12
13	New Hampshire	$40,353	$29,000	1,342,795	22
14	Vermont	$38,978	$29,000	623,657	10
15	West Virginia	$33,896	$23,000	1,815,857	25
16	Washington	$38,308	$26,000	7,405,743	109
17	Maine	$41,392	$31,000	1,335,907	12
18	Ohio	$32,627	$22,000	11,658,609	326
19	Wisconsin	$33,173	$23,000	5,795,483	114
20	South Dakota	$36,716	$25,000	869,666	12
21	California	$39,120	$25,000	39,536,653	380
22	Illinois	$33,610	$23,000	12,802,023	189
23	Colorado	$32,883	$22,000	5,607,154	139
24	Indiana	$34,230	$24,000	6,666,818	80
25	Texas	$31,634	$21,000	28,304,596	338
26	Nebraska	$33,782	$23,000	1,920,076	29
27	Kentucky	$32,852	$23,000	4,454,189	48
28	Arizona	$30,765	$20,000	7,016,270	107
29	Oregon	$34,021	$23,000	4,142,776	47
30	Utah	$30,676	$20,000	3,101,833	62
31	Hawaii	$35,176	$30,000	1,427,538	13
32	Minnesota	$32,067	$22,000	5,576,606	93
33	Virginia	$32,694	$22,000	8,470,020	124
34	Alabama	$31,496	$21,000	4,874,747	55
35	Arkansas	$31,844	$22,000	3,004,279	26
36	New Mexico	$32,122	$21,000	2,088,070	13
37	Mississippi	$29,629	$20,000	2,984,100	30
38	Missouri	$30,213	$21,000	6,113,532	80
39	Kansas	$30,418	$21,000	2,913,123	39
40	Nevada	$27,724	$18,000	2,998,039	41
41	South Carolina	$31,117	$21,000	5,024,369	54
42	Delaware	$31,660	$21,000	961,939	7
43	Wyoming	$27,852	$19,000	579,315	9
44	Oklahoma	$30,067	$20,000	3,930,864	25
45	Iowa	$28,871	$20,000	3,145,711	44
46	Florida	$25,506	$17,000	20,984,400	253
47	North Carolina	$28,968	$20,000	10,273,419	105
48	Louisiana	$26,929	$18,000	4,684,333	43
49	Idaho	$26,952	$18,000	1,716,943	23
50	Georgia	$27,475	$19,000	10,429,379	138
51	Tennessee	$24,374	$17,000	6,715,984	77

Highest paying states for logistic assistants

Rank	State	Avg. Logistic Assistant Salary
1	North Dakota	$42,407
2	Michigan	$40,633
3	Massachusetts	$43,651
4	Pennsylvania	$40,132
5	Connecticut	$39,395
6	Alaska	$40,014
7	Maryland	$43,842
8	New York	$40,196
9	Rhode Island	$42,759
10	Montana	$36,178
11	New Jersey	$38,501
12	District of Columbia	$47,257
13	New Hampshire	$40,353
14	Vermont	$38,978
15	West Virginia	$33,896
16	Washington	$38,308
17	Maine	$41,392
18	Ohio	$32,627
19	Wisconsin	$33,173
20	South Dakota	$36,716
21	California	$39,120
22	Illinois	$33,610
23	Colorado	$32,883
24	Indiana	$34,230
25	Texas	$31,634
26	Nebraska	$33,782
27	Kentucky	$32,852
28	Arizona	$30,765
29	Oregon	$34,021
30	Utah	$30,676
31	Hawaii	$35,176
32	Minnesota	$32,067
33	Virginia	$32,694
34	Alabama	$31,496
35	Arkansas	$31,844
36	New Mexico	$32,122
37	Mississippi	$29,629
38	Missouri	$30,213
39	Kansas	$30,418
40	Nevada	$27,724
41	South Carolina	$31,117
42	Delaware	$31,660
43	Wyoming	$27,852
44	Oklahoma	$30,067
45	Iowa	$28,871
46	Florida	$25,506
47	North Carolina	$28,968
48	Louisiana	$26,929
49	Idaho	$26,952
50	Georgia	$27,475
51	Tennessee	$24,374

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Total logistic assistant jobs:	16
Average annual salary:	$42,407
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$58,000
Location Quotient:	1.12

Best states for a logistic assistant

10 best states for logistic assistants in 2026

1. North Dakota

2. Michigan

3. Massachusetts

4. Pennsylvania

5. Connecticut

6. Alaska

7. Maryland

8. New York

9. Rhode Island

10. Montana