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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Logisticians salary in Kansas City, Missouri

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Kansas City 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$50,990
Mean annual$61,740
Range (10th to 90th)$43,220 to $96,520
Kansas City, Missouri employment2,160
State vs national-38.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Kansas City logisticians fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$43,22025TH$43,240MEDIAN$50,99075TH$74,90090TH$96,520

The middle 50% of workers earn between $43,240 and $74,900, with a median of $50,990.

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 Missouri

How the Kansas City metro compares to other major Missouri metro areas for logisticians.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Logisticians in Kansas City, Missouri?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Logisticians in the Kansas City metropolitan area is $50,990.
Does Kansas City pay more than the Missouri state average for Logisticians?
The Kansas City metro median is -30.0% versus the Missouri state median of $72,850.
How does Kansas City compare to the national median for Logisticians?
The Kansas City metro median is -38.1% versus the BLS national figure of $82,384.
What is the salary range for Logisticians in Kansas City?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $43,220 and the 90th-percentile at $96,520 for the Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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.