Logistics Coordinator FAQ

Entry-level coordinator roles often hire based on experience and skills. Logistician and analyst roles more often require a bachelor’s degree.

Coordinators handle day-to-day scheduling and tracking; logisticians typically analyze and manage the broader supply chain.

Yes. BLS projects 17.6% employment growth for logisticians from 2025 to 2035.

The median annual wage for logistics coordinators was $82,320 ($39.58 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $50,890 and the highest 10% earned more than $133,160.

Most people need about 1–4 years of training. BLS lists a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field as typical for logisticians. Many coordinators enter with an associate degree or experience from warehousing, dispatch or customer service and advance with certifications.

Not always. BLS lists a bachelor’s degree as typical for logisticians, but many logistics coordinators are hired from warehouse, dispatch or customer service roles and grow with experience and certifications such as ASCM’s CLTD.

It can be, depending on your goals. Employment is projected to change +17.6% from 2025–35 (much faster than average), with about 26,600 openings each year. Upsides include much faster than average job growth; a common challenge is that stressful when shipments go wrong.

Key technical skills include transportation and carrier management, inventory and order management, shipping documentation, and logistics software (tms, wms, erp). Employers also value problem-solving under pressure, clear communication, and organization.

Common credentials include CLTD (ASCM), CSCP (ASCM), CPIM (ASCM), and MSSC Certified Logistics Technician. Requirements vary by state and employer.