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Logistics Operator salary
Average logistics operator salary
$37,336
How much does a logistics operator make?
The average logistics operator salary in the United States is $37,336. Logistics operator salaries typically range between $30,000 and $46,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for logistics operators is $17.95 per hour.
Logistics operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Logistics operators earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
Where can a Logistics Operator earn more?
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Logistics Operator salary estimates from across the web
Average logistics operator salary by state
The average logistics operator salary in Alaska, Virginia, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average logistics operator salary states are Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for logistics operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $45,683 | $21.96 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $41,152 | $19.78 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $43,859 | $21.09 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $42,634 | $20.50 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $39,431 | $18.96 |
| 6 | Virginia | $44,640 | $21.46 |
| 7 | Iowa | $40,659 | $19.55 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $40,014 | $19.24 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $39,151 | $18.82 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $39,645 | $19.06 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $42,224 | $20.30 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $41,022 | $19.72 |
| 13 | Maryland | $42,445 | $20.41 |
| 14 | Montana | $38,141 | $18.34 |
| 15 | Utah | $37,886 | $18.21 |
| 16 | Ohio | $36,740 | $17.66 |
| 17 | New York | $43,515 | $20.92 |
| 18 | Idaho | $39,572 | $19.02 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $39,319 | $18.90 |
| 20 | California | $41,237 | $19.83 |
| 21 | Indiana | $36,229 | $17.42 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $38,295 | $18.41 |
| 23 | Nevada | $38,296 | $18.41 |
| 24 | Kansas | $36,725 | $17.66 |
| 25 | Delaware | $38,155 | $18.34 |
| 26 | Arizona | $37,335 | $17.95 |
| 27 | Oregon | $38,819 | $18.66 |
| 28 | Maine | $37,502 | $18.03 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $34,966 | $16.81 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $35,519 | $17.08 |
| 31 | Georgia | $35,117 | $16.88 |
| 32 | Texas | $35,963 | $17.29 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $35,529 | $17.08 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $35,790 | $17.21 |
| 35 | Missouri | $35,899 | $17.26 |
| 36 | Vermont | $34,474 | $16.57 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $36,674 | $17.63 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $35,174 | $16.91 |
| 39 | Colorado | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $37,829 | $18.19 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $34,007 | $16.35 |
| 42 | Illinois | $35,309 | $16.98 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $33,252 | $15.99 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $32,325 | $15.54 |
| 45 | Washington | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $31,319 | $15.06 |
| 47 | Michigan | $34,261 | $16.47 |
| 48 | Alabama | $32,317 | $15.54 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $33,244 | $15.98 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $33,391 | $16.05 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,327 | $15.06 |
Highest paying cities for logistics operators
The highest-paying cities for logistics operators are Ashburn, VA, New York, NY, and Gillette, WY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashburn, VA | $45,736 | $21.99 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $43,514 | $20.92 |
| 3 | Gillette, WY | $41,914 | $20.15 |
| 4 | South San Francisco, CA | $41,757 | $20.08 |
| 5 | Hillsboro, OR | $38,922 | $18.71 |
| 6 | Pennsauken, NJ | $38,072 | $18.30 |
| 7 | Goodyear, AZ | $37,374 | $17.97 |
| 8 | Akron, OH | $37,125 | $17.85 |
| 9 | Hammond, IN | $36,871 | $17.73 |
| 10 | Emporia, KS | $36,679 | $17.63 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $36,122 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Plano, TX | $36,025 | $17.32 |
| 13 | Jefferson City, MO | $35,849 | $17.24 |
| 14 | Gurnee, IL | $35,615 | $17.12 |
| 15 | Greenville, NC | $35,284 | $16.96 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $35,241 | $16.94 |
| 17 | Midland, MI | $34,441 | $16.56 |
| 18 | Bensalem, PA | $33,302 | $16.01 |
| 19 | Decatur, AL | $32,798 | $15.77 |
| 20 | Knoxville, TN | $31,387 | $15.09 |
Logistics Operators are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Logistics Operator salary details
A logistics operator's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a logistics operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $37,336 | $3,111 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying logistics operator jobs
The highest paying types of logistics operators are dock worker/forklift operator, mechanical spreader operator, and terminal operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Transportation Coordinator | $36,704 | $3,059 | $17.65 | 26,306 |
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | $36,453 | $3,038 | $17.53 | 168,379 |
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | $42,262 | $3,522 | $20.32 | 60,297 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | $33,796 | $2,816 | $16.25 | 229,051 |
| Reach Truck Operator | $34,625 | $2,885 | $16.65 | 137,300 |
Top companies hiring logistics operators now:
Which companies pay logistics operators the most?
Logistics operator salaries at DSM Services USA Inc and Mars are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average logistics operator salary at companies like Lockheed Martin and KLA are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSM Services USA Inc | $42,690 | $20.52 |
| 2 | Mars | $42,361 | $20.37 |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin | $41,567 | $19.98 |
| 4 | KLA | $41,493 | $19.95 |
| 5 | Magellan Midstream Partners | $41,488 | $19.95 |
| 6 | Andersen | $40,839 | $19.63 |
| 7 | Applied Materials | $40,495 | $19.47 |
| 8 | American Outdoor Brands | $40,306 | $19.38 |
| 9 | Utz Brands | $40,133 | $19.29 |
| 10 | nLIGHT | $39,818 | $19.14 |
| 11 | Expeditors | $39,611 | $19.04 |
| 12 | Turner Industries | $39,415 | $18.95 |
| 13 | J D Irving Limited | $39,171 | $18.83 |
| 14 | Ems-Chemie | $38,955 | $18.73 |
| 15 | Meta | $38,907 | $18.71 |
| 16 | McKenney's | $38,854 | $18.68 |
| 17 | Mane USA Inc. | $38,788 | $18.65 |
| 18 | Smith & Wesson | $38,656 | $18.58 |
| 19 | Mainfreight | $38,565 | $18.54 |
| 20 | Woods Services | $38,008 | $18.27 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Logistics Operator salary by industry
The average logistics operator salary varies across industries:
- The average logistics operator salary in the manufacturing industry is $39,534, the highest of any industry.
- The average logistics operator salary in the finance industry is $39,017.
- Logistics operators in the retail industry earn an average salary of $33,937, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for logistics operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $39,534 | $19.01 |
| 2 | Automotive | $39,017 | $18.76 |
| 3 | Transportation | $37,628 | $18.09 |
| 4 | Retail | $33,937 | $16.32 |
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Logistics Operator salary trends
The average logistics operator salary has risen by $7,505 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average logistics operator earned $29,831 annually, but today, they earn $37,336 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for logistics operators over the last decade.
Compare logistics operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average logistics operator salary over time
Compare logistics operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Logistics Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,300 | $17.95 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $36,000 | $17.30 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $34,500 | $16.61 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $33,400 | $16.07 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $32,300 | $15.51 | +1.1% |
Recently added logistics operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Composites | Logistics Operative | Tallassee, AL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Oneok Services Company | Logistics Operator | Nome, TX | 12/14/2024 | $62,000 |
| Crystal Equation Corporation | Logistics Operator (SR. Staff) | Plano, TX | 12/12/2024 | $41,740 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Cloud Logistics Business Operations PM | Austin, TX | 12/11/2024 | $146,200 |
| Unilever PLC | Logistics Operator/Material Handler-Nights/3 Schedule | Jefferson City, MO | 12/11/2024 | $48,231 |
| Northampton Business Directory | Logistics Operative | Northampton, MA | 12/11/2024 | $40,676 |
| The Coca-Cola Company | Logistics Operator | Atlanta, GA | 12/09/2024 | $54,400 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Operator-Logistics | New Milford, CT | 12/06/2024 | $43,827 |
| Unilever Consumer Care Limited | Logistics Operator/Material Handler-Nights/3 Schedule | Jefferson City, MO | 12/06/2024 | $48,231 |
| Ineos | Logistics Operator | Texas City, TX | 12/04/2024 | $58,895 |
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