Logistics Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for logistics engineers is $82,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $65,370 in Nebraska to $107,250 in Washington. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Logisticians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,890
- 25th percentile
- $64,440
- Median
- $82,320
- 75th percentile
- $106,190
- Top 10%
- $133,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Logisticians”). About 251,040 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $107,250 | +30% | $68,860 | $163,950 | 5,670 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $104,770 | +27% | $64,080 | $169,060 | 1,350 |
| 3 | Maryland | $102,700 | +25% | $64,090 | $156,750 | 6,840 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $100,360 | +22% | $67,100 | $160,320 | 5,250 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $100,340 | +22% | $63,790 | $143,020 | 570 |
| 6 | Virginia | $98,920 | +20% | $64,000 | $156,750 | 10,540 |
| 7 | Alabama | $98,450 | +20% | $61,320 | $142,670 | 5,190 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $98,430 | +20% | $63,190 | $146,850 | 850 |
| 9 | Colorado | $96,090 | +17% | $63,060 | $145,350 | 4,490 |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,090 | +17% | $67,380 | $139,590 | 520 |
| 11 | California | $92,890 | +13% | $57,720 | $153,220 | 32,940 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $92,280 | +12% | $63,740 | $136,590 | 6,280 |
| 13 | New York | $88,240 | +7% | $60,370 | $136,940 | 6,930 |
| 14 | Alaska | $87,280 | +6% | $57,960 | $133,090 | 530 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $86,600 | +5% | $46,880 | $127,070 | 3,830 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $85,550 | +4% | $65,170 | $133,490 | 120 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $85,450 | +4% | $61,490 | $126,880 | 2,200 |
| 18 | Vermont | $83,560 | +2% | $63,350 | $107,520 | 260 |
| 19 | Ohio | $83,460 | +1% | $52,000 | $131,120 | 8,990 |
| 20 | Utah | $83,300 | +1% | $51,540 | $125,440 | 3,760 |
| 21 | Michigan | $83,200 | +1% | $52,810 | $132,900 | 10,270 |
| 22 | Oregon | $83,180 | +1% | $52,610 | $133,840 | 3,170 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $82,320 | 0% | $54,730 | $130,440 | 3,450 |
| 24 | Montana | $81,270 | −1% | $57,260 | $117,650 | 280 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $81,270 | −1% | $51,310 | $130,580 | 690 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $80,780 | −2% | $55,810 | $128,180 | 7,860 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $80,330 | −2% | $49,460 | $123,640 | 5,250 |
| 28 | Illinois | $80,100 | −3% | $48,020 | $128,070 | 14,170 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $80,020 | −3% | $56,660 | $136,990 | 210 |
| 30 | Nevada | $79,600 | −3% | $51,020 | $117,320 | 1,290 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $79,340 | −4% | $50,960 | $122,560 | 9,980 |
| 32 | Iowa | $78,740 | −4% | $53,530 | $110,240 | 2,480 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $78,400 | −5% | $45,780 | $134,910 | 2,220 |
| 34 | Missouri | $78,350 | −5% | $49,040 | $124,390 | 3,440 |
| 35 | Maine | $77,780 | −6% | $50,420 | $108,320 | 570 |
| 36 | Indiana | $77,670 | −6% | $49,310 | $122,910 | 3,890 |
| 37 | Arizona | $77,620 | −6% | $52,170 | $124,740 | 4,800 |
| 38 | Georgia | $77,570 | −6% | $46,200 | $115,840 | 12,580 |
| 39 | Florida | $76,410 | −7% | $45,370 | $122,930 | 15,020 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $76,180 | −7% | $47,010 | $129,630 | 550 |
| 41 | Texas | $75,480 | −8% | $45,310 | $123,790 | 21,030 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $75,230 | −9% | $50,550 | $129,230 | 1,710 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $75,160 | −9% | $47,560 | $112,830 | 1,560 |
| 44 | Idaho | $73,920 | −10% | $50,120 | $135,220 | 570 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $73,180 | −11% | $52,620 | $118,710 | 5,140 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $72,800 | −12% | $56,120 | $101,830 | 310 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $71,590 | −13% | $48,290 | $108,360 | 590 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $71,280 | −13% | $42,730 | $127,700 | 4,990 |
| 49 | Kansas | $69,520 | −16% | $46,400 | $114,090 | 1,780 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $68,420 | −17% | $48,960 | $106,280 | 2,590 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $65,370 | −21% | $40,230 | $121,600 | 1,500 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Logisticians”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Logistics Engineers salary questions
Which state pays logistics engineers the most?
Washington, with a median of $107,250 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $82,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays logistics engineers the least?
Nebraska, with a median of $65,370 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most logistics engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 32,940, with a median of $92,890.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.