Salary distribution
Where California logisticians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $71,150 and $122,140, with a median of $90,950.
Logisticians in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 738 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $110,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 167 | $61,006 |
| Level II — qualified | 182 | $97,240 |
| Level III — experienced | 156 | $119,600 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 157 | $151,200 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Logisticians in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | Strategic Sourcing Manager | 117 | $151,200 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Logisticians | 106 | $119,600 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Supply Chain Manager II | 32 | $119,750 |
| Niagara Bottling, LLC | Director of Procurement | 26 | $101,375 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Supply Chain Analyst | 20 | $175,000 |
| Weee! Inc. | Demand Planner I | 10 | $76,500 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | Supply Chain Planner | 8 | $143,427 |
| Siemens Mobility, Inc. | Order Management Planner | 7 | $101,500 |
| FNS, INC. | Ocean Freight Analytics | 7 | $60,000 |
| JD Logistics United States Company | Program Manager | 7 | $63,045 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Instock Manager II at Amazon.com Services LLC$126,500SunnyvaleDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500981
- NPI Program Lead at Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.$153,400SunnyvaleDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491731
- Sourcing Engineer at Tesla, Inc.$127,000Palo AltoDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489519
- Logistics Analyst at YQN TRANSPORT SERVICE LLC$70,000FontanaDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490508
- Supply Chain Specialist III at Gilead Sciences, Inc.$100,589Foster CityDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486764
- Logistician at Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp.$105,000SunnyvaleDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25347-480766
- Instock Manager II at Amazon.com Services LLC$106,400SunnyvaleDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475483
- Supply Demand Planning at Apple Inc.$144,914SunnyvaleDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474499
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Logisticians pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Logisticians specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 293 certified offers. The most common variant is Strategic Sourcing Manager at a median of $151,200.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | Apple Inc. | 56 | $151,200 |
| Logistics Analyst | Tesla, Inc. | 46 | $64,180 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | Heytea USA Inc. | 41 | $79,040 |
| Logisticians | Tesla, Inc. | 30 | $119,600 |
| Supply Chain Manager | Tesla, Inc. | 21 | $119,499 |
| Sourcing Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 18 | $136,000 |
| Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planning | Tesla, Inc. | 17 | $119,600 |
| Manager, Supply Chain | WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 15 | $126,131 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 14 | $105,539 |
| WW PP Supply Demand Planning | Apple Inc. | 13 | $151,200 |
| Logistician | JSL Logistics Inc | 11 | $72,883 |
| Demand Planner | Weee! Inc. | 11 | $91,790 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Logisticians in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 729 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $122,300.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 379 | $122,300 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 113 | $90,000 |
| Professional services | Siemens Mobility, Inc. | 103 | $74,984 |
| Transportation and logistics | FNS, INC. | 71 | $60,000 |
| Technology and software | Meta Platforms, Inc | 59 | $141,939 |
| Energy and utilities | Fluence Energy, LLC | 2 | $130,032 |
| Media and entertainment | IGT | 1 | $85,000 |
| Real estate | CBRE, INC. | 1 | $100,500 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Transportation
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
- 02
Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
- 03
Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
- 04
Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
- 05
Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
- 06
Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
- 07
Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
- 08
Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+16.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for logisticians in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$121,260
- San Francisco$107,420
- San Diego$95,530
- Sacramento$85,820
- Los Angeles$82,340
- Riverside$72,310
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Logisticians in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Logisticians in California is $90,950.
- How does California compare to the national median for Logisticians?
- The California median is +10.4% versus the BLS national figure of $82,384.
- What is the salary range for Logisticians in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $56,470 and the 90th-percentile at $151,420, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Logisticians a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 16.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Logisticians?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.