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Job outlook for logistics support specialists in the United States
Are logistics support specialist jobs in demand?
Logistics support specialist job and salary trends over time
Logistics support specialist jobs over time
Logistics support specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,761 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,714 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,694 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,580 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,487 | 0.00% |
Average logistics support specialist salary over time
Logistics support specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,961 | $17.29 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $35,244 | $16.94 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $35,174 | $16.91 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $35,169 | $16.91 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $34,971 | $16.81 | --0.1% |
Logistics support specialist jobs by state
Most common states for logistics support specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 258 | 37% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 268 | 31% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 160 | 26% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 686 | 24% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 139 | 24% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 408 | 20% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 211 | 20% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 148 | 20% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,442 | 19% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,172 | 19% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 140 | 19% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 552 | 18% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 172 | 18% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,648 | 17% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 847 | 17% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 226 | 17% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 725 | 16% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 468 | 16% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 298 | 16% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 219 | 16% |
Most common cities for logistics support specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 2 | 3% | $42,594 |
| 2 | Durham | 2 | 1% | $36,435 |
| 3 | Missouri City | 1 | 1% | $34,924 |
| 4 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $39,921 |
| 5 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $36,560 |
| 6 | El Paso | 1 | 0% | $35,871 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $40,268 |
| 8 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $35,974 |
| 9 | Virginia Beach | 1 | 0% | $38,760 |
Logistics Support Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of logistics support specialist experts
Western Kentucky University
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What general advice would you give to a Logistics Support Specialist?
Warren Beeler: 1. Work hard, 2. be a good listener and learn. 3. be a team player
What Logistics Support 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 Support 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..