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Job outlook for logistics leads in the United States
Logistics lead job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected logistics lead job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 54,100 new jobs for logistics leads are projected over the next decade.
Logistics lead salaries have increased 8% for logistics leads in the last 5 years.
There are over 20,919 logistics leads currently employed in the United States.
There are 32,131 active logistics lead job openings in the US.
The average logistics lead salary is $53,263.
Are logistics lead jobs in demand?
Logistics lead job and salary trends over time
Logistics lead jobs over time
Logistics lead job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,919 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 19,122 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 19,097 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 18,051 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 17,165 | 0.01% |
Average logistics lead salary over time
Logistics lead salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,263 | $25.61 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $52,252 | $25.12 | --0.2% |
| 2023 | $52,346 | $25.17 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $51,092 | $24.56 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $49,285 | $23.69 | +3.0% |
Logistics lead jobs by state
Most common states for logistics leads
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 300 | 22% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 145 | 20% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 571 | 18% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 193 | 18% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 176 | 17% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 274 | 16% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 134 | 15% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,854 | 14% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,591 | 14% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 393 | 13% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 358 | 12% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 334 | 11% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 227 | 11% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 77 | 11% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 346 | 9% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 49 | 8% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 356 | 6% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 51 | 5% |
Most common cities for logistics leads
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Grove | 1 | 4% | $65,565 |
| 2 | Lexington | 1 | 3% | $64,805 |
| 3 | Largo | 2 | 2% | $54,265 |
| 4 | Everett | 1 | 1% | $70,018 |
| 5 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $57,949 |
| 6 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $56,927 |
| 7 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $57,582 |
| 8 | Richardson | 1 | 1% | $54,625 |
| 9 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $64,897 |
| 10 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $48,029 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $50,640 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $67,663 |
| 13 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $54,965 |
| 14 | Greensboro | 1 | 0% | $52,818 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $57,236 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $52,681 |
| 17 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $53,322 |
Logistics Lead job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of logistics lead experts
Western Kentucky University
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What general advice would you give to a Logistics Lead?
Warren Beeler: 1. Work hard, 2. be a good listener and learn. 3. be a team player
What Logistics Lead skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Warren Beeler: 1. Communications or social skills, 2. a knowledge of logistics (tracking and traceability)
What will help Logistics Leads increase their earning potential?
Warren Beeler: Be a good example, team members are measured by their effort, passion, knowledge and positive attitude. The example you set by doing things you don't have to is why projects are successful. That example gets notice. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are contagious with co workers and make the work place productive and gets noticed. Success is earned. Earn your money and salary bumps should follow..