What is the salary of a Logistics Analyst?

The typical salary range is $56,616 - $113,232 per year.

Finance & LegalGrowingBright Outlook

Logistics Analyst

Mid-level

Also known as: Acquisition Analyst, Acquisitions Logistics Analyst, Demand Planner, Demand Planning Analyst

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Logistics Analyst, you examine how products move from start to finish, looking for ways to make the process more efficient. This involves analyzing delivery routes, tracking shipments, and managing related paperwork like invoices and electronic bills. You'll spend most of your time indoors, collaborating with a team and communicating via email and phone. This role is ideal if you enjoy critical thinking, problem-solving, and have strong communication and organizational skills, helping businesses improve their supply chain.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementOperations ResearchTransportation PlanningBusinessFinanceAnalyticsAnalysisBusiness Administration

A Day in the Life

Your workday begins at 8:30 AM in a bustling corporate office building in Phoenix. After grabbing a coffee, you settle into your ergonomic chair, firing up your dual monitors. You open Outlook to scan emails from carriers and warehouses, then launch SAP to check overnight shipment statuses. A quick glance at your personalized dashboard in Tableau shows several routes flagged for potential delays, setting your immediate priorities for analysis.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software

Inventory management systemsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointSAP softwareStructured query language SQLTableau

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+17.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

26,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

255,100

in 2025 → 300,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

The outlook for Logistics Analysts is strong, with employment projected to grow rapidly by about 17.6% through 2035. This means around 26,600 job openings are expected each year. With experience, you can advance into roles like Supply Chain Manager or Logistics Operations Director.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Logistics Assistant
Supply Chain Coordinator
Inventory Specialist

Logistics Analyst

Where it can lead

Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Operations Director
Logistics Consultant

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact logistics analysts by automating data collection, predictive analytics for demand forecasting and route optimization, and identifying supply chain disruptions. This will shift their focus from routine data analysis to strategic decision-making, exception handling, and leveraging AI insights to drive greater efficiency and resilience in supply chains.

Salary

$82,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position