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Job outlook for operations logistics analysts in the United States
Operations logistics analyst job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected operations logistics analyst job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 54,100 new jobs for operations logistics analysts are projected over the next decade.
Operations logistics analyst salaries have increased 3% for operations logistics analysts in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,335 operations logistics analysts currently employed in the United States.
There are 90,089 active operations logistics analyst job openings in the US.
The average operations logistics analyst salary is $62,507.
Are operations logistics analyst jobs in demand?
Operations logistics analyst job and salary trends over time
Operations logistics analyst jobs over time
Operations logistics analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,335 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 14,923 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 14,746 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,756 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12,944 | 0.00% |
Average operations logistics analyst salary over time
Operations logistics analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,507 | $30.05 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $61,262 | $29.45 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $61,139 | $29.39 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $61,131 | $29.39 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $60,786 | $29.22 | --0.1% |
Operations logistics analyst jobs by state
Most common states for operations logistics analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 271 | 39% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 183 | 29% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 196 | 26% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 134 | 23% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 236 | 22% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 165 | 22% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 642 | 21% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 175 | 20% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 197 | 19% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 986 | 18% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 736 | 18% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 338 | 18% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,744 | 17% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,279 | 17% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 294 | 17% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,457 | 16% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,052 | 16% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 498 | 16% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 212 | 16% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 440 | 15% |
Most common cities for operations logistics analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $55,653 |
| 2 | New York | 1 | 0% | $64,655 |
Operations Logistics Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of operations logistics analyst experts
University of California, Irvine
Coastal Carolina University
Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Missouri State University
North Carolina Central University
Indiana University Northwest
Hope College
Quinnipiac University
Orfalea College of Business
Carthage College
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Operations Logistics Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
What soft skills should all Operations Logistics Analysts possess?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Ability to communicate well, good teamwork skills, displaying patience, being able to take and respond to constructive criticism, collaborative ability.
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Finance and EconomicsCoastal Carolina University
Finance and Economics Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.: In the U.S., the first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported on January 22, 2020. Since then, this pandemic has forced us to shut down many businesses and paused many economic activities. Social distancing requirements imposed to fight the epidemic have crushed many industries including airlines, leisure & hospitality, bars & restaurants, Broadway & entertainment, etc. Unemployment peaked at 14.7% in April and then eventually fell to 7.9% in September. The colleges and universities across the country have canceled in-person classes and switched to online instruction to control coronavirus spread. On June 8, NBER announced that the U.S. economy was in recession since February. This recession is different than any other recent economic downturn. It's pegged to the global health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. It was an over $2 trillion economic relief package that provided direct financial assistance to American workers, families, and small businesses, and preserved jobs for American industries. The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate from 0 to 1/4 percent. Interest rates near zero will likely stay in place for years, as the Federal Reserve seeks to restructure the economy characterized by low inflation and a lockdown-affected labor market. The major economies are experiencing sharp economic contractions, as evidenced by falling real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale, retail sales.
In Fall 2020, many colleges and universities announced their plans for a phased return to face-to-face (F2F) instruction. At Coastal Carolina University (CCU), we are in Phase 1 of the Coastal Comeback plan. Every one of us needs to follow the standards and guidelines for the soft comeback to F2F instruction. These standards are: wearing masks, physical and social distancing, avoid public gathering, sanitation and disinfection, personal protective equipment, health screening and monitoring, and COVID-19 testing and infection containment.
Recent graduates may find it more challenging than standard times to find their first job in a recession-hit economy. Those students who already finished an internship or have prior job experience may find it easier to be absorbed in this labor market. If they don't find the suitable jobs they are looking for, we can see a rise in graduate school enrollments in the coming semesters. The recovery process will be slower if Congress and the White House delay the second round of fiscal stimulus. It will take a long time for output to go back to the full employment level, but hiring will take momentum, once we have the vaccine and therapeutics available for everyone. The coronavirus pandemic will remain in our memories and represent not just a global health crisis, but also a cautionary tale of how society is ready to overcome such adversity in the future. Students need to be resilient, stay informed, keep faith in what they are doing; then a whole new world of opportunities will open up for them, once the pandemic is over.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Operations Logistics Analysts to find work opportunities?
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.: Economics helps us to learn how to make optimal decisions, given scarce resources. Our students get jobs in banking, finance, real estate, data science, insurance, government, healthcare, nonprofit, and international organizations. Some of them opt for graduate school in economics, finance, business, law, public administration, health science, etc., after they graduate. We prepare students to develop critical thinking that helps them to make better decisions in their personal and professional lives.
Many companies are encouraging employees to work from home for an extended period. Therefore, those jobs which can be performed remotely will be in high demand today. Economists will play pivotal roles in government, financial intermediaries, research institutes, and businesses, as countries outline plans to resurrect their economy's return to normalcy. We expect the banking, finance, real estate, data science, and healthcare industries should see a surge in demand for qualified professionals beginning the third quarter of 2022.
How do you envision technology impacting Operations Logistics Analysts in the next 5 years?
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.: Technology helped to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on education systems. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, all Spring 2020 classes were transferred to the online format. Even though many courses are taught by synchronous online modality, Fall 2020 saw the return of a few F2F and hybrid classes. Due to the continued uncertainties related to the potential spread of COVID-19, the American Economic Association (AEA) transferred its 2021 Annual Meeting to a completely virtual event.
Coastal Office of Online Learning worked diligently with CCU faculty to provide the necessary tools to engage students in a digital learning environment. Both students and teachers are adjusting to the new normal of virtual classrooms through Zoom or Teams. Faculties are integrating many digital learning tools into their courses, e.g., learning management system (Moodle), core instructional tools (Zoom, Teams, Echo360, etc.), academic integrity tools (Turnitin, Respondus Lockdown Browser, etc.), communication tools (Office 365, VoiceThread, etc.), and course content accessibility tools (Ally, Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) for improved course design and engagement.
Online teaching is the need of the hour, but it won't replace F2F instructions in the future, as most students still believe they learn better in a F2F environment. For successful online education, we need to make sure each course is accessible, which means that broadband internet is available to every student. In the coming years, we will continue to improve our digital infrastructure for seamless teaching to avoid any future disruption in education.
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.
LecturerPennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Project & Supply Chain Management
What technical skills for an Operations Logistics Analyst stand out to employers?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: Zoom for every industry. Industry-specific software is of course important as well. Communication skills, both internally as well as customer facing, are essential in these times of uncertainty.
Dr. Gabriel Ondetti Ph.D.
Professor, Director, Master of Global Studies programMissouri State University
Department of Political Science
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Dr. Gabriel Ondetti Ph.D.: There will probably be some aftereffects, like an increase in remote work opportunities and perhaps a reduction in jobs related to conferences and other mass public events. Other than that, it's hard to say. I'm more concerned about the political situation in the United States than COVID-19. That's the disease that could hurt us in the long term.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
S. Nicole Diggs: The public sector is a growing industry for recent Public Administration graduates. Career options in local, state, and federal government, in addition to the non-profit sector, and even the private sector, are robust but may decline because of COVID-19. This decline may be short-term but will be the direct result of budget allocation reductions in the public sector that may limit the number of positions available for recent graduates.
Limited or more competitive grant funding opportunities for non-profit organizations may also impact jobs in this sector. I do think that recent graduates will have to navigate the job market strategically and capitalize on technical strengths. If students haven't done so already, they should take full advantage of internship opportunities to help get a foot in the door. I also believe the opportunity for advanced degrees in public administration (MPA programs) is a viable option for students experiencing challenges entering the job market.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Surekha Rao: There will be an enduring impact of the present crisis, and its impact will be felt long after we are on the other side of this pandemic.
The pandemic has shown us that if you can work remotely, it is likely that you will keep your job. This has demonstrated the value of white-collar jobs. The considerable unemployment detailed analysis has shown the profound need for a graduate degree to continue to be employed.
The business and work landscape will undergo massive rethinking about the business models. There will be rethinking the infrastructure required for business and hiring full-time versus contact workers. It will also mean that that business will have a lean workforce. The lesson for graduates is to complete their degree with a focus on acquiring many skills to be more employable.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Dr. Todd Steen: The coronavirus pandemic's enduring impact will be an even more rapid change in our economy and our society. Graduates in the field of economics will be well-positioned to add value to the firms where they work.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Christopher Ball Ph.D.: Yes. The coronavirus pandemic has further helped sever the community connection between a place of work and its employees. Some jobs will continue to be online, and others not, but the current generation of graduates already feel less connected to specific institutions and are more likely to change jobs. I believe this online experiment we all did during the coronavirus will permanently enhance that, and all our graduates should expect to change careers more often in their lifetimes. They will always have the option of picking a job where they can work from home. That was a growing possibility with the growing "gig economy" (Uber, etc.) but will be a more significant option. Simultaneously, I believe, personally, that this has also highlighted the fact that there is a premium to doing things in person. No one was happy just staying home and only working online. To get counseling, to sell or teach, to motivate colleagues, and many more things, we learned that you need to meet in person. Also, specific experiences people want in person: college generally, going to a bar, a restaurant, and so on. So it's like we all learned that the world wouldn't be all online or all in-person, but we don't know what the right mix will be. The premium, however, will be on the in-person side of things. So our graduates need to think about this. Yes, it's valuable to be able to code, and you can work from home. But if you just work from home, you compete globally against people coding in Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. So those who can understand those work-from-home skills, but combine them with interpersonal skills, will be even more valuable in the future.
What general advice would you give to an Operations Logistics Analyst?
Eduardo Zambrano: First, here is some 'technical' advice:
Every Economics graduate should feel very comfortable with coding and data management. This training can be obtained, if your school does not offer it, by attending software and data carpentry workshops online (https://carpentries.org/). A graduate with good Python and R skills, and working knowledge of SQL, will stand out in a crowded field, no matter what sub-field of economics the graduate may be interested in.
Now, here is some 'big picture' advice:
Economic data does not analyze itself, and it does not come from 'nature.' Economic data is the result of the decisions of individuals. To understand data generated by a human activity, you need to think about the incentives that lead individuals to make the decisions that are captured in this data. Therefore, knowledge of econometrics is essential, as it is knowledge of economic theory. What distinguishes Economists from other kinds of data analysts is this emphasis on the understanding that if you do not factor accurately how individuals respond to incentives in the analysis of your data, your review is likely to be flawed or, at least, incomplete. Getting good at this way of data analysis takes many years, and graduates should be prepared to continue learning how to do this well past their college years. With this advice comes a caveat, and an acknowledgment of responsibility: every data analyst must understand that decisions based on data have ethical implications, and can affect some gender or ethnic groups in different ways. These considerations must be explicitly addressed, or the analyst may provide biased and ultimately undesirable advice to the decision-makers.
What general advice would you give to an Operations Logistics Analyst?
Erik Johnson Ph.D.: Economics gives you a set of tools to analyze a variety of policy and business problems. However, determining which tools to apply in which situation requires that you learn the industry, you are working from top to bottom. When you begin a new job in a new field, be sure to do everything you can to understand how the organization and the industry work to understand the primary incentives that everyone faces. One right way to do this is to make as many connections within the company you are working for as possible, and always be on the lookout for new opportunities within the company and how they can help you learn more. Moreover, do your best to ensure that a significant portion of your job involves some creative endeavors, such as economic modeling or building tools for yourself or others to use. As computing power continues to become cheaper, and artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, relatively repetitive tasks become more comfortable and easier to automate. Therefore, you will have less job security. Creative tasks, such as modeling and tool building, are difficult to automate and are more likely to provide you with more satisfaction.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Operations Logistics Analysts?
Erik Johnson Ph.D.: Graduating in a recession stinks! It is harder to find a job, but if you do find a job, it will likely pay you less than the same position if the economy weren't in a recession. This will not be a temporary problem; it will probably last a long time. There is economic research that shows that you can "catch up" with your peers who graduated during good times after about a decade. However, for the catch up, you will need to be flexible with your jobs. Most of the catch up in wages will come from switching jobs. Few employers will give you sufficient wage increases to make up for the fact they were able to hire you relatively cheaply during a recession. Instead, you will need to look for new jobs every few years to get the raises that will put you on track to earn as much as if you hadn't graduated in a recession. It's hard work, but it will pay off.