Logisticians Salary
Logisticians in Colorado make a median of $96,090 a year, or about $46.2 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $145K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $96K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level logisticians (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $145K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.
Logisticians salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $103K | +8% | 640 |
| Boulder | $101K | +5% | 420 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $97K | +1% | 2,570 |
| Pueblo | $85K | -12% | 80 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $84K | -12% | 250 |
| Greeley | $77K | -20% | 240 |
| Grand Junction | $75K | -22% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a logistician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $96K, rent takes 34.2% 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 $1,800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for logisticians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new logisticians typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,784/month.
Is logistician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 17% above the national median — $96K here vs. $82K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for logisticians?
Colorado pays $96K median vs. the U.S. average of $82K — that’s +17%.
How much do logisticians make in Colorado?
The median is $96,090 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,060, and experienced logisticians can clear $145,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,980/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 34.2% 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 Colorado?
Colorado 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 $96,090 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.