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Best states for a logistics lead
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It seems like logistics leads are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for logistics leads aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In order to help you decide which state is the best for logistics leads, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for logistics lead jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for logistics leads.Pennsylvania is the best state, and Atlantic City is the city with the highest pay for logistics leads.
10 best states for logistics leads in 2026
1. Pennsylvania
Total logistics lead jobs: 1,854 Average annual salary: $64,368 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 2.88
2. South Dakota
Total logistics lead jobs: 134 Average annual salary: $64,033 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 2.26
3. Michigan
Total logistics lead jobs: 290 Average annual salary: $69,711 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
4. Montana
Total logistics lead jobs: 176 Average annual salary: $64,175 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 2.75
5. Wisconsin
Total logistics lead jobs: 219 Average annual salary: $67,052 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
6. New Jersey
Total logistics lead jobs: 307 Average annual salary: $71,421 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
7. New Mexico
Total logistics lead jobs: 227 Average annual salary: $63,772 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 2.09
8. Rhode Island
Total logistics lead jobs: 193 Average annual salary: $63,020 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 2.87
9. Illinois
Total logistics lead jobs: 444 Average annual salary: $67,479 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
10. Arkansas
Total logistics lead jobs: 358 Average annual salary: $61,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 2.47
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Detailed list of the best states for a logistics lead
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $64,368 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,854 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $64,033 | $42,000 | 869,666 | 134 |
| 3 | Michigan | $69,711 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 290 |
| 4 | Montana | $64,175 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 176 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $67,052 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 219 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $71,421 | $45,000 | 9,005,644 | 307 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $63,772 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 227 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $63,020 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 193 |
| 9 | Illinois | $67,479 | $43,000 | 12,802,023 | 444 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $61,238 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 358 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $71,613 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 77 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $65,829 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 115 |
| 13 | Delaware | $65,721 | $41,000 | 961,939 | 51 |
| 14 | Washington | $70,021 | $42,000 | 7,405,743 | 214 |
| 15 | Nevada | $59,500 | $36,000 | 2,998,039 | 334 |
| 16 | California | $70,319 | $42,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,004 |
| 17 | Ohio | $57,562 | $36,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,591 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $59,195 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 38 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $58,063 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 191 |
| 20 | Idaho | $57,189 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 274 |
| 21 | Alabama | $58,956 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 177 |
| 22 | Oregon | $65,883 | $40,000 | 4,142,776 | 118 |
| 23 | Maryland | $63,695 | $40,000 | 6,052,177 | 356 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $65,370 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 285 |
| 25 | Kansas | $57,574 | $37,000 | 2,913,123 | 393 |
| 26 | Alaska | $56,528 | $44,000 | 739,795 | 145 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $60,869 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 153 |
| 28 | Iowa | $58,202 | $38,000 | 3,145,711 | 143 |
| 29 | Indiana | $57,193 | $36,000 | 6,666,818 | 302 |
| 30 | New York | $64,512 | $41,000 | 19,849,399 | 328 |
| 31 | Virginia | $61,322 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 379 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $55,537 | $35,000 | 3,930,864 | 346 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $61,233 | $51,000 | 1,427,538 | 53 |
| 34 | Arizona | $56,390 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 236 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $53,934 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 138 |
| 36 | Vermont | $55,844 | $35,000 | 623,657 | 49 |
| 37 | Texas | $56,874 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 651 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $51,891 | $33,000 | 1,342,795 | 300 |
| 39 | Utah | $49,791 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 571 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $51,517 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 32 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $56,502 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 202 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $54,947 | $35,000 | 3,588,184 | 126 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $50,067 | $32,000 | 1,920,076 | 255 |
| 44 | Missouri | $55,205 | $35,000 | 6,113,532 | 165 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $49,627 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 264 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $52,985 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 38 |
| 47 | Georgia | $50,789 | $32,000 | 10,429,379 | 460 |
| 48 | Florida | $53,650 | $34,000 | 20,984,400 | 518 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $52,660 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 295 |
| 50 | Maine | $50,649 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 42 |
| 51 | Colorado | $48,090 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 206 |
Highest paying states for logistics leads
| Rank | State | Avg. Logistics Lead Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $64,368 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $64,033 |
| 3 | Michigan | $69,711 |
| 4 | Montana | $64,175 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $67,052 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $71,421 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $63,772 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $63,020 |
| 9 | Illinois | $67,479 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $61,238 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $71,613 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $65,829 |
| 13 | Delaware | $65,721 |
| 14 | Washington | $70,021 |
| 15 | Nevada | $59,500 |
| 16 | California | $70,319 |
| 17 | Ohio | $57,562 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $59,195 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $58,063 |
| 20 | Idaho | $57,189 |
| 21 | Alabama | $58,956 |
| 22 | Oregon | $65,883 |
| 23 | Maryland | $63,695 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $65,370 |
| 25 | Kansas | $57,574 |
| 26 | Alaska | $56,528 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $60,869 |
| 28 | Iowa | $58,202 |
| 29 | Indiana | $57,193 |
| 30 | New York | $64,512 |
| 31 | Virginia | $61,322 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $55,537 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $61,233 |
| 34 | Arizona | $56,390 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $53,934 |
| 36 | Vermont | $55,844 |
| 37 | Texas | $56,874 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $51,891 |
| 39 | Utah | $49,791 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $51,517 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $56,502 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $54,947 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $50,067 |
| 44 | Missouri | $55,205 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $49,627 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $52,985 |
| 47 | Georgia | $50,789 |
| 48 | Florida | $53,650 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $52,660 |
| 50 | Maine | $50,649 |
| 51 | Colorado | $48,090 |
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Updated January 8, 2025