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Job outlook for logistics technicians in the United States
Logistics technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected logistics technician job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 54,100 new jobs for logistics technicians are projected over the next decade.
Logistics technician salaries have increased 3% for logistics technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,535 logistics technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 38,997 active logistics technician job openings in the US.
The average logistics technician salary is $34,198.
Are logistics technician jobs in demand?
Logistics technician job and salary trends over time
Logistics technician jobs over time
Logistics technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,535 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,386 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,323 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,965 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,672 | 0.00% |
Average logistics technician salary over time
Logistics technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,198 | $16.44 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $33,517 | $16.11 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $33,449 | $16.08 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $33,445 | $16.08 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $33,257 | $15.99 | --0.1% |
Logistics technician jobs by state
Most common states for logistics technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 117 | 16% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 98 | 16% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 178 | 13% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 92 | 13% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 115 | 12% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 692 | 10% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 296 | 9% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 123 | 9% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 90 | 9% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 795 | 8% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 654 | 8% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 535 | 8% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 510 | 8% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 475 | 8% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 451 | 8% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 292 | 8% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 234 | 8% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 72 | 8% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 74 | 7% |
Most common cities for logistics technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | 13 | 11% | $28,246 |
| 2 | Newark | 3 | 9% | $28,878 |
| 3 | Waltham | 5 | 8% | $37,158 |
| 4 | Springfield | 2 | 7% | $31,634 |
| 5 | Auburn | 4 | 5% | $36,879 |
| 6 | Riverton | 2 | 5% | $31,600 |
| 7 | Greenville | 2 | 3% | $31,563 |
| 8 | Marietta | 2 | 3% | $28,064 |
| 9 | Milpitas | 2 | 3% | $39,872 |
| 10 | Worcester | 4 | 2% | $37,144 |
| 11 | Sioux Falls | 3 | 2% | $27,870 |
| 12 | Fremont | 3 | 1% | $39,858 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0% | $34,308 |
| 14 | San Antonio | 3 | 0% | $32,714 |
| 15 | Las Vegas | 2 | 0% | $28,473 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $31,937 |
| 17 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $43,742 |
Logistics Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of logistics technician experts
Western Kentucky University
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What general advice would you give to a Logistics Technician?
Warren Beeler: 1. Work hard, 2. be a good listener and learn. 3. be a team player
What Logistics Technician 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 Technicians 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..