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Job outlook for logistics specialists in the United States
Logistics specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected logistics specialist job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 54,100 new jobs for logistics specialists are projected over the next decade.
Logistics specialist salaries have increased 3% for logistics specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 72,460 logistics specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 35,753 active logistics specialist job openings in the US.
The average logistics specialist salary is $41,537.
Are logistics specialist jobs in demand?
Logistics specialist job and salary trends over time
Logistics specialist jobs over time
Logistics specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,460 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 70,512 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 69,677 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 64,996 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 61,161 | 0.02% |
Average logistics specialist salary over time
Logistics specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,537 | $19.97 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $40,709 | $19.57 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $40,627 | $19.53 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $40,622 | $19.53 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $40,393 | $19.42 | --0.1% |
Logistics specialist jobs by state
Most common states for logistics specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 142 | 20% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 118 | 19% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 95 | 16% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 136 | 13% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 121 | 13% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 98 | 13% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 93 | 13% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 383 | 12% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 193 | 10% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 132 | 10% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 129 | 9% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 693 | 8% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 543 | 8% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 493 | 8% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 249 | 8% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 89 | 8% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 199 | 7% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 145 | 7% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 129 | 7% |
Most common cities for logistics specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medina | 4 | 15% | $40,588 |
| 2 | Florence | 4 | 12% | $34,521 |
| 3 | Dalton | 3 | 9% | $37,637 |
| 4 | Hoffman Estates | 4 | 8% | $35,957 |
| 5 | Plano | 18 | 6% | $42,311 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 12 | 1% | $35,099 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 6 | 1% | $37,776 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 5 | 1% | $37,231 |
| 9 | Tucson | 5 | 1% | $40,802 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 4 | 1% | $38,729 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 4 | 1% | $41,038 |
| 12 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $46,804 |
| 13 | Aurora | 3 | 1% | $41,013 |
| 14 | Houston | 7 | 0% | $43,382 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 7 | 0% | $41,334 |
| 16 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $52,409 |
| 17 | Dallas | 4 | 0% | $42,518 |
| 18 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $35,922 |
| 19 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $41,022 |
Logistics Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of logistics specialist experts
Western Kentucky University
Rowan University
North Carolina Central University
Lasell University
Forsyth County, Georgia
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What general advice would you give to a Logistics Specialist?
Warren Beeler: 1. Work hard, 2. be a good listener and learn. 3. be a team player
What Logistics Specialist 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 Specialists 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..
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Logistics Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Logistics Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Deirdre Donovan
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Program Chair for Mathematics and Data ScienceLasell University
Mathematics Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Logistics Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Deirdre Donovan: Whether this question asks about physical locations, or online locations, or the economy sectors: to answer all of those, the key is analytics. Most industries turn to data to make decisions that will only grow to help manage pandemic related challenges. Every sector of the economy is using data to guide decisions. Young graduates bring fresh ideas and skills to every problem presented. The key for young grads is networking anywhere and everywhere, ensuring one's value is seen by hiring managers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Logistics Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.