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Logistics manager salary

Average logistics manager salary

$74,702

$35.91 hourly rate

Entry-level logistics manager salary
$52,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Logistics Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a logistics manager in the United States is around $74,702 per year, equating to approximately $36 per hour. These professionals are responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Salary Variations by State

Logistics manager salaries can differ significantly based on location. For instance, states like California and Texas often provide higher compensation due to their extensive logistics networks. In addition, industry sectors such as manufacturing and retail tend to offer elevated salaries compared to other fields.

Career Advancement Opportunities

A career in logistics management not only offers competitive salaries but also growth potential. As supply chain demands evolve, skilled logistics managers are increasingly sought after, leading to opportunities for promotions and higher earning potential. Consider pursuing certifications or additional training to enhance your qualifications and salary prospects in this dynamic field.

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Where can a Logistics Manager earn more?

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Logistics manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a logistics manager typically falls between $73,147 and $118,021.
zippia
$74,702yearly
indeed[1]
$76,625yearly
comparably[2]
$78,260yearly
Salary.com[3]
$118,021yearly
payscale[4]
$73,147yearly
SalaryExpert[5]
$104,706yearly

Average logistics manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for logistics managers are Washington, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The lowest average logistics manager salary states are Wyoming, West Virginia, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for logistics managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$96,586$46.44
2Wisconsin$89,057$42.82
3Michigan$90,413$43.47
4Montana$86,667$41.67
5Georgia$81,857$39.35
6Connecticut$86,234$41.46
7Vermont$81,880$39.37
8Alaska$83,103$39.95
9District of Columbia$87,100$41.88
10Minnesota$88,502$42.55
11South Carolina$84,331$40.54
12Pennsylvania$79,118$38.04
13South Dakota$85,966$41.33
14Arkansas$75,985$36.53
15New Jersey$85,360$41.04
16Oregon$86,945$41.80
17North Dakota$80,973$38.93
18Rhode Island$82,059$39.45
19Utah$78,641$37.81
20New York$83,350$40.07
21Arizona$76,561$36.81
22Maryland$77,596$37.31
23Indiana$73,987$35.57
24Iowa$77,162$37.10
25Illinois$75,618$36.35
26Massachusetts$79,874$38.40
27North Carolina$76,832$36.94
28Ohio$73,302$35.24
29Kentucky$74,077$35.61
30New Mexico$77,068$37.05
31California$75,922$36.50
32Maine$76,449$36.75
33Virginia$74,178$35.66
34Kansas$74,397$35.77
35Texas$73,311$35.25
36Tennessee$70,120$33.71
37Louisiana$74,796$35.96
38Delaware$72,140$34.68
39Idaho$75,085$36.10
40New Hampshire$72,638$34.92
41Alabama$70,630$33.96
42Wyoming$66,829$32.13
43Missouri$71,825$34.53
44Mississippi$64,085$30.81
45Colorado$71,812$34.52
46Hawaii$58,494$28.12
47Nevada$68,963$33.16
48West Virginia$66,362$31.90
49Oklahoma$69,717$33.52
50Florida$60,934$29.30
51Nebraska$66,222$31.84

Highest paying cities for logistics managers

The highest-paying cities for logistics managers are Seattle, WA, Milwaukee, WI, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$97,617$46.93
2Milwaukee, WI$89,095$42.83
3Washington, DC$87,092$41.87
4Portland, OR$86,814$41.74
5Bridgewater, NJ$85,350$41.03
6New York, NY$83,374$40.08
7San Francisco, CA$82,501$39.66
8Atlanta, GA$82,074$39.46
9Boston, MA$79,916$38.42
10Baltimore, MD$77,733$37.37
11Raleigh, NC$77,584$37.30
12Portland, ME$76,979$37.01
13Phoenix, AZ$76,773$36.91
14Chicago, IL$75,845$36.46
15Plano, TX$74,246$35.70
16Cleveland, OH$74,093$35.62
17Indianapolis, IN$73,802$35.48
18Saint Louis, MO$72,690$34.95
19Denver, CO$71,829$34.53
20Oklahoma City, OK$69,758$33.54

Logistics Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Seattle, WA
  2. Milwaukee, WI
  3. Washington, DC
  4. Portland, OR
  5. New York, NY

Logistics manager salary details

A logistics manager's salary ranges from $52,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $106,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average logistics manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a logistics manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$106,000$8,833$51
75th Percentile$89,000$7,417$43
Average$74,702$6,225$36
25th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
10th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25

Highest paying logistics manager jobs

The highest paying types of logistics managers are logistics director, supply chain manager, and distribution center manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Distribution Supervisor$62,458$5,205$30.0342,619
Inventory Control Manager$59,401$4,950$28.5661,002
Supply Chain Manager$100,414$8,368$48.2837,773
Material Manager$96,125$8,010$46.2143,759
Shipping Manager$52,003$4,334$25.0019,541
Distribution Center Manager$99,459$8,288$47.8275,501

Top companies hiring logistics managers now:

  1. Gap Inc. jobs (93)
  2. Macy's jobs (40)
  3. Nordstrom jobs (89)
  4. Walmart jobs (159)
  5. The Home Depot jobs (47)

Which companies pay logistics managers the most?

Logistics manager salaries at Apple and Meta are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average logistics manager salary at companies like Google and Applied Materials are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Apple$130,992$62.98
2Meta$128,277$61.67
3Google$127,139$61.12
4Applied Materials$125,419$60.30
5Microsoft$118,672$57.05
6Western Digital$116,416$55.97
7Avid$112,527$54.10
8Gap Inc.$111,033$53.38
9Lam Research$109,159$52.48
10General Motors$105,512$50.73
11Gilead Sciences$104,465$50.22
12The Fresh Market$104,357$50.17
13HP$102,625$49.34
14Newpark$101,901$48.99
15Grubhub$101,042$48.58
16Dairy Farmers of America$101,025$48.57
17Solectron Corp$99,825$47.99
18Blue Diamond Growers$99,648$47.91
19Best Buy$99,628$47.90
20Caterpillar$99,081$47.64

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$78,000$77,800$77,600$77,400$77,200$77,000
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Logistics Manager salary by industry

The average logistics manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average logistics manager salary in the technology industry is $84,622, the highest of any industry.
  • The average logistics manager salary in the finance industry is $82,204.
  • Logistics managers in the government industry earn an average salary of $56,937, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for logistics managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$84,622$40.68
2Retail$82,204$39.52
3Manufacturing$81,364$39.12
4Transportation$71,183$34.22
5Government$56,937$27.37

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Logistics manager salary trends

The average logistics manager salary has risen by $12,036 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average logistics manager earned $62,666 annually, but today, they earn $74,702 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for logistics managers over the last decade.

Compare logistics manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average logistics manager salary over time

Compare logistics manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Logistics manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$74,700$35.91+1.9%
2024$73,300$35.23-0.2%
2023$73,400$35.30+2.4%
2022$71,700$34.45+3.5%
2021$69,100$33.23+2.9%

Recently added logistics manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Fuchs Lubricants CoLogistics ManagerHarvey, IL06/30/2025$100,000
Get It Recruit-TransportationMedical Logistics Manager-Remote | WFHChula Vista, CA06/29/2025$77,543
Get It Recruit-TransportationLogistics Manager-Remote | WFHIndian Creek, IL06/29/2025$40,000
Ecolab ProductionLogistics ManagerBeloit, WI06/26/2025$117,200
Ryder SystemLogistics Manager-Dedicated Transportation (M-F Overnight)Broussard, LA06/26/2025$78,000
RyderLogistics Manager-Dedicated Transportation (Sun-Wed AM Shift)Bloomfield, CT06/26/2025$80,000
Fortune BrandsManager, Logistics SystemsDeerfield, IL06/25/2025$71,000
XylemRegional Logistics ManagerBoise, ID06/25/2025$120,000
XylemRegional Logistics ManagerSeattle, WA06/25/2025$120,000
XylemRegional Logistics ManagerBillings, MT06/25/2025$120,000

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