Logisticians
SOC Code: 13-1081 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Logisticians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $87,672 | $106,912 | $126,152 | $145,392 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $78,437 | $100,589 | $122,762 | $144,914 |
| Salisbury, MD | $83,637 | $103,709 | $123,781 | $143,853 |
| Rapid City, SD | $65,208 | $90,563 | $115,898 | $141,253 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,941 | $94,640 | $113,318 | $132,018 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,718 | $91,541 | $111,363 | $131,186 |
| Casper, WY | $63,544 | $85,946 | $108,347 | $130,749 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $63,544 | $85,946 | $108,347 | $130,749 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,432 | $96,949 | $112,466 | $127,982 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $67,413 | $87,547 | $107,661 | $127,795 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 816 | $112,563 |
| Apple Inc. | 288 | $137,805 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 224 | $181,699 |
| TESLA, INC. | 120 | $114,400 |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC | 45 | $106,685 |
| Dell Products L.P. | 41 | $117,742 |
| BYTEDANCE INC. | 27 | $168,335 |
| Google LLC | 23 | $172,416 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 22 | $121,367 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 22 | $133,004 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 159 | $93,574 |
| 2021 | 189 | $97,201 |
| 2022 | 178 | $108,055 |
| 2023 | 517 | $103,536 |
| 2024 | 1,146 | $110,292 |
| 2025 | 1,389 | $427,460 |
| 2026 | 192 | $122,497 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.8 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administration and Management | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Geography | 3.3 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 75.0% |
| High school diploma | 8.3% |
| Some college | 8.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
- Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
- Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.
- Protect and control proprietary materials.
- Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
- Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management SAP software Structured query language SQL
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