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Logistics project manager salary

Average logistics project manager salary

$87,686

$42.16 hourly rate

Entry-level logistics project manager salary
$67,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Logistics Project Manager Salary

The average salary for a Logistics Project Manager is $87,686 per year, translating to about $42 per hour. This figure varies by experience, industry, and location. For example, project managers with extensive experience or working in high-demand sectors may see salaries exceeding this average.

Where Can a Logistics Project Manager Earn More?

Salary potential increases in specific regions and industries. States such as California and New York offer higher salaries due to their concentrated logistics sectors. Additionally, industries such as e-commerce and manufacturing typically provide competitive compensation for skilled project managers.

Job Growth and Opportunities

As supply chain operations evolve, the demand for Logistics Project Managers is expected to grow. Pursuing certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance career prospects and increase earning potential. Overall, this career path offers stable opportunities for advancement in a dynamic field.

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Logistics project manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a logistics project manager typically falls between $75,991 and $136,390.
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$87,686yearly
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$136,390yearly
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Average logistics project manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for logistics project managers are Washington, Alaska, and California. The lowest average logistics project manager salary states are Wyoming, Utah, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for logistics project managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$111,715$53.71
2Oregon$100,233$48.19
3Wisconsin$94,887$45.62
4Montana$99,146$47.67
5Michigan$96,745$46.51
6Alaska$100,731$48.43
7North Dakota$88,139$42.37
8New Mexico$91,918$44.19
9Vermont$89,562$43.06
10California$100,626$48.38
11District of Columbia$95,413$45.87
12New Jersey$96,393$46.34
13Rhode Island$90,274$43.40
14Florida$96,408$46.35
15Massachusetts$91,967$44.21
16Illinois$94,832$45.59
17South Dakota$93,612$45.01
18Idaho$87,748$42.19
19Georgia$86,188$41.44
20Nevada$85,042$40.89
21Louisiana$90,663$43.59
22Pennsylvania$86,369$41.52
23Minnesota$84,169$40.47
24Maryland$84,969$40.85
25Delaware$87,468$42.05
26Iowa$83,354$40.07
27Ohio$79,215$38.08
28New York$87,564$42.10
29Kansas$83,050$39.93
30Virginia$81,945$39.40
31Maine$83,987$40.38
32South Carolina$83,787$40.28
33Hawaii$81,231$39.05
34Texas$84,232$40.50
35Arkansas$82,093$39.47
36Tennessee$78,205$37.60
37New Hampshire$79,691$38.31
38Alabama$81,728$39.29
39Kentucky$80,817$38.85
40Wyoming$75,433$36.27
41Indiana$79,591$38.26
42Missouri$79,278$38.11
43Oklahoma$79,850$38.39
44Utah$73,899$35.53
45Arizona$79,498$38.22
46Nebraska$72,490$34.85
47North Carolina$72,274$34.75
48Connecticut$76,272$36.67
49Mississippi$75,446$36.27
50West Virginia$72,312$34.77
51Colorado$69,276$33.31

Highest paying cities for logistics project managers

The highest-paying cities for logistics project managers are San Francisco, CA, Orlando, FL, and Natick, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$110,152$52.96
2Orlando, FL$97,319$46.79
3Natick, MA$91,903$44.18
4Albuquerque, NM$91,894$44.18
5Providence, RI$90,280$43.40
6New York, NY$87,760$42.19
7Albany, GA$86,564$41.62
8Corpus Christi, TX$85,065$40.90
9Frederick, MD$84,763$40.75
10Portland, ME$84,452$40.60
11Minneapolis, MN$84,291$40.52
12Rock Hill, SC$84,094$40.43
13Arlington, VA$82,121$39.48
14Bentonville, AR$81,889$39.37
15Norman, OK$80,300$38.61
16Akron, OH$79,953$38.44
17Avondale, AZ$79,621$38.28
18Johnson City, TN$79,582$38.26
19Saint Louis, MO$79,564$38.25
20Columbus, IN$79,555$38.25

Logistics project manager salary details

A logistics project manager's salary ranges from $67,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $114,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average logistics project manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a logistics project manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$114,000$9,500$55
75th Percentile$100,000$8,333$48
Average$87,686$7,307$42
25th Percentile$76,000$6,333$37
10th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32

Highest paying logistics project manager jobs

The highest paying types of logistics project managers are senior operations manager, senior project manager, and logistics director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Supply Chain Coordinator$50,728$4,227$24.3933,654
Supply Chain Manager$100,414$8,368$48.2837,773
Terminal Manager$74,237$6,186$35.6916,792
Inventory Control Manager$59,401$4,950$28.5661,002
Warehouse Operations Manager$34,871$2,906$16.76115,185
Traffic Manager$61,734$5,144$29.6814,997

Top companies hiring logistics project managers now:

  1. Dell jobs (6)
  2. Discovery jobs (4)
  3. The Walt Disney Company jobs (5)
  4. Intel jobs (4)
  5. Caterpillar jobs (5)

Which companies pay logistics project managers the most?

Logistics project manager salaries at Apple and Intuitive Surgical are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average logistics project manager salary at companies like Lucid Motors and VIVA USA are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Apple$136,723$65.73
2Intuitive Surgical$118,725$57.08
3Lucid Motors$98,619$47.41
4VIVA USA$95,495$45.91
5TCC$94,592$45.48
6QuTech$93,894$45.14
7Hitachi Vantara$92,600$44.52
8Volvo Trucks$92,341$44.39
9ASML Holding$90,415$43.47
10Cognex$89,556$43.06
11Morgan Borszcz Consulting$89,195$42.88
12CEVA Logistics$88,822$42.70
13Maersk Line$88,679$42.63
14Logistics Management Institute$86,756$41.71
15Technica$86,296$41.49
16SmartRent$86,085$41.39
17Northrop Grumman$85,718$41.21
18Walmart$85,011$40.87
19Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC$84,061$40.41
20QTS$83,941$40.36

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$91,000$90,600$90,200$89,800$89,400$89,000
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Logistics Project Manager salary by industry

The average logistics project manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average logistics project manager salary in the technology industry is $87,927, the highest of any industry.
  • The average logistics project manager salary in the finance industry is $86,374.
  • Logistics project managers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $84,977, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for logistics project managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$87,927$42.27
2Manufacturing$86,374$41.53
3Hospitality$85,985$41.34
4Automotive$85,064$40.90
5Transportation$84,977$40.85

High paying logistics project manager jobs

Logistics project manager salary trends

The average logistics project manager salary has risen by $14,127 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average logistics project manager earned $73,559 annually, but today, they earn $87,686 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for logistics project managers over the last decade.

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

Average logistics project manager salary over time

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

Logistics project manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$87,700$42.16+1.9%
2024$86,000$41.36-0.2%
2023$86,200$41.43+2.4%
2022$84,100$40.44+3.5%
2021$81,100$39.01+2.9%

Recently added logistics project manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Siemens CorporationProject Manager-Logistics SpecialtyRoebuck, SC06/27/2025$73,500
TaiamericaLogistics Automation Project ManagerGeorgetown, KY06/27/2025$90,000
Maersk (A.K.A A P MollerProject Manager-Maersk Project LogisticsHouston, TX06/20/2025$85,000
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsCharleston, WV06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsDover, DE06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsJackson, MS06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsBoise, ID06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsIndianapolis, IN06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsSaint Paul, MN06/17/2025$79,300
Cardinal HealthComprehensive Supplier Project Manager, Optifreight LogisticsConcord, NH06/17/2025$79,300

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