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Logistics Engineers

Median Salary
80,880
Job Outlook
+17%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

83%

Federal Government

7%

Self-employed

4%

Private not for profit

4%

State and local government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 17 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 26,400 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$45,650

10%

$80,880

Median

$102,000

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    73%

  • Some college

    8%

  • Master's degree

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post-doctoral training

    4%

  • Post-master's certificate

    4%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Design
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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