Logistics Analysts
SOC code 13-1081 · O*NET-SOC 13-1081.02 · Considerable preparation needed · Business and finance
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Logistics Analysts pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$82,320
a year
Hourly
$39.58
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$89,730
$43.14 per hour
Middle 50%
$64,440 – $106,190
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$50,890 – $133,160
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
251,040
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Logisticians”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $50,890
- $24.47/hr
- 25th percentile
- $64,440
- $30.98/hr
- Median percentile
- $82,320
- $39.58/hr
- 75th percentile
- $106,190
- $51.05/hr
- 90th percentile
- $133,160
- $64.02/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
+17%
Growing much faster than average
241,000
jobs in 2024
281,300
projected for 2034
About 40,300 more jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What does a logistics analyst do?
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Maintain databases of logistics information.
- Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
- Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
- Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.
- Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
- Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
- Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
How to become a logistics analyst
Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 64% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Bachelor's Degree64%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree23%
- Some College Courses5%
- Master's Degree5%
Common questions
How much does a logistics analyst earn?
The national median is $82,320 a year. The full range runs from $50,890 at the 10th percentile to $133,160 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a logistics analyst without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Is logistics analyst in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 17% between 2024 and 2034 — growing much faster than average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension4.0/5
- Critical Thinking4.0/5
- Active Listening3.9/5
- Speaking3.8/5
- Monitoring3.8/5
- Writing3.4/5
Knowledge areas
- English Language4.2/5
- Computers and Electronics3.9/5
- Transportation3.8/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
- Administration and Management3.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- Education and Training3.1/5
- Administrative3.0/5
Transferable strengths: Complex Problem Solving, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Judgment and Decision Making.