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Logisticians salary in Los Angeles, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$82,340
Mean annual$91,520
Range (10th to 90th)$51,830 to $136,710
Los Angeles, California employment9,050
State vs national-0.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Los Angeles logisticians fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$51,83025TH$66,110MEDIAN$82,34075TH$109,19090TH$136,710

The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,110 and $109,190, with a median of $82,340.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Transportation

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 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

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.

  2. 02

    Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.

  3. 03

    Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.

  4. 04

    Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.

  5. 05

    Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.

  6. 06

    Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.

  7. 07

    Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.

  8. 08

    Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.

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Other metros in California

How the Los Angeles metro compares to other major California metro areas for logisticians.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Logisticians in Los Angeles, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Logisticians in the Los Angeles metropolitan area is $82,340.
Does Los Angeles pay more than the California state average for Logisticians?
The Los Angeles metro median is -9.5% versus the California state median of $90,950.
How does Los Angeles compare to the national median for Logisticians?
The Los Angeles metro median is -0.1% versus the BLS national figure of $82,384.
What is the salary range for Logisticians in Los Angeles?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $51,830 and the 90th-percentile at $136,710 for the Los Angeles metro area.
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.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Los Angeles CBSA boundary 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.