Logistician demographics and statistics in the US
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Logistician gender statistics
30.0% of logisticians are women and 70.0% of logisticians are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Logistician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Logistician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,754
Female income
$69,511
Logistician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in logistician positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of logisticians are female.
Logistician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 27.72% |
| 2011 | 70.23% | 29.77% |
| 2012 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 29.88% |
| 2014 | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2016 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
| 2017 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 2018 | 69.89% | 30.11% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 31.57% |
| 2020 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2021 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
Logistician related jobs gender ratio
We compared logisticians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Logistician | 70% | 30% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Logistician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among logisticians is White, which makes up 48.9% of all logisticians. Comparatively, 20.3% of logisticians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of logisticians are Black or African American.
- White, 48.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Logistician race
| Logistician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Logistician race and ethnicity over time
See how logistician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Logistician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.07% | 18.09% | 6.11% | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 56.84% | 16.53% | 8.11% | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 54.85% | 18.14% | 6.93% | 17.38% |
| 2013 | 57.21% | 16.06% | 8.15% | 16.05% |
| 2014 | 59.23% | 14.87% | 6.94% | 15.53% |
| 2015 | 56.28% | 16.44% | 7.77% | 16.48% |
| 2016 | 56.15% | 14.27% | 7.74% | 19.00% |
| 2017 | 55.91% | 14.59% | 8.02% | 18.35% |
| 2018 | 57.21% | 16.57% | 6.97% | 16.74% |
| 2019 | 54.12% | 16.37% | 7.54% | 18.80% |
| 2020 | 53.20% | 15.33% | 8.65% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 48.90% | 14.88% | 10.26% | 20.27% |
Logistician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown logisticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino logisticians have the lowest average salary at $68,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,905 |
| White | $72,100 |
| Black or African American | $71,235 |
| Asian | $69,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,619 |
Average logistician age
See how the average age of logisticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Logistician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 39 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 |
Logistician age breakdown
The average age of logisticians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the logistician population.
Logistician age breakdown
| Logistician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Logistician educational attainment
The most common degree for logisticians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of logisticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Logisticians by degree level
| Logistician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Logistician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, logisticians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $89,553 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, logisticians earn a median annual income of $79,984 compared to $69,541 for logisticians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,553 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,984 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,541 |
Logistician employment statistics
Most logisticians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where logisticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where logisticians work.
Logistician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Logistician jobs by company type
Employees with the logistician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most logisticians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Logistician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Logistician jobs by industry
The most common industries for logisticians are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Logistician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Logistician turnover and employment statistics
Logistician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for logisticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Logistician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Logistician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 3.51% |
| 2015 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 3.38% |
| 2018 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 3.19% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 4.64% |
Average logistician tenure
The average logistician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,024 logisticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Logistician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Logistician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of logisticians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | - |
| Labour Relations Specialist | 8.93% | 40,936 |
| Education Research Analyst | 10.00% | 71,549 |
| Business Continuity Strategy Director | 11.05% | 60,166 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar logistician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Labour Relations Specialist | 8.93% | 40,936 |
| Education Research Analyst | 10.00% | 71,549 |
| Business Continuity Strategy Director | 11.05% | 60,166 |
| Forensic Medical Examiner | 11.64% | 49,209 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by logisticians
The most common foreign language among logisticians is Spanish at 39.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 39.6%
- French, 18.8%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Russian, 4.2%
- Other, 26.9%
Logistician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Russian | 4.2% |
| Other | 26.9% |
