Logisticians Salary
Logisticians in Boulder, CO make a median of $100,680 a year, or about $48.4 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $164K for experienced workers.
So what does $101K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for logisticians in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $97K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $103K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $84K | , |
| Greeley | $77K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level logisticians (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K. Top earners bring in $164K or more, a $101K spread from bottom to top.
Logisticians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Logisticians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $107K | +30% | 5,670 |
| District of Columbia | $105K | +27% | 1,350 |
| Maryland | $103K | +25% | 6,840 |
| Massachusetts | $100K | +22% | 5,250 |
| Hawaii | $100K | +22% | 570 |
| Virginia | $99K | +20% | 10,540 |
| Alabama | $98K | +20% | 5,190 |
| New Mexico | $98K | +20% | 850 |
| Colorado | $96K | +17% | 4,490 |
| Delaware | $96K | +17% | 520 |
| California | $93K | +13% | 32,940 |
| New Jersey | $92K | +12% | 6,280 |
| New York | $88K | +7% | 6,930 |
| Alaska | $87K | +6% | 530 |
| Oklahoma | $87K | +5% | 3,830 |
| Wyoming | $86K | +4% | 120 |
| Connecticut | $85K | +4% | 2,200 |
| Vermont | $84K | +2% | 260 |
| Ohio | $83K | +1% | 8,990 |
| Utah | $83K | +1% | 3,760 |
| Michigan | $83K | +1% | 10,270 |
| Oregon | $83K | +1% | 3,170 |
| Minnesota | $82K | +0% | 3,450 |
| New Hampshire | $81K | -1% | 690 |
| Montana | $81K | -1% | 280 |
| North Carolina | $81K | -2% | 7,860 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -2% | 5,250 |
| Illinois | $80K | -3% | 14,170 |
| South Dakota | $80K | -3% | 210 |
| Nevada | $80K | -3% | 1,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $79K | -4% | 9,980 |
| Iowa | $79K | -4% | 2,480 |
| Arkansas | $78K | -5% | 2,220 |
| Missouri | $78K | -5% | 3,440 |
| Maine | $78K | -6% | 570 |
| Indiana | $78K | -6% | 3,890 |
| Arizona | $78K | -6% | 4,800 |
| Georgia | $78K | -6% | 12,580 |
| Florida | $76K | -7% | 15,020 |
| Rhode Island | $76K | -7% | 550 |
| Texas | $75K | -8% | 21,030 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -9% | 1,710 |
| Mississippi | $75K | -9% | 1,560 |
| Idaho | $74K | -10% | 570 |
| Wisconsin | $73K | -11% | 5,140 |
| North Dakota | $73K | -12% | 310 |
| West Virginia | $72K | -13% | 590 |
| Tennessee | $71K | -13% | 4,990 |
| Kansas | $70K | -16% | 1,780 |
| Kentucky | $68K | -17% | 2,590 |
| Nebraska | $65K | -21% | 1,500 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a logistician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $101K, rent takes 32.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for logisticians in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new logisticians typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,762/month.
Is logistician a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $101K here vs. $82K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for logisticians?
Boulder pays $101K median vs. the U.S. average of $82K — that’s +22%.
How much do logisticians make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $100,680 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,700, and experienced logisticians can clear $163,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $101K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,232/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 32.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a logisticians salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median logisticians salary is worth about $100,680 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do logisticians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.