Logisticians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $86,390 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.53
10th percentile $49,010
90th percentile $125,620
Employed locally 110
National median $80,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,010
    25th
    $65,870
    50th (median)
    $86,390
    75th
    $100,180
    90th
    $125,620

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Logisticians salary vs area income 122% Median Logisticians salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Logisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $146,690
    Lexington Park, MD $128,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,260
    District of Columbia $117,500
    Huntsville, AL $110,550
    Pueblo, CO $107,860

    Nearby metros — Logisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $117,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $106,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,700
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $100,090
    Virginia $98,620
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $98,010

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,930
    Accountants and Auditors$76,250
    Project Management Specialists$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,440
    Human Resources Specialists$68,990
    Compliance Officers$75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logisticians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Logisticians in Ames, IA is $41.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.86 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Logisticians salaries?

    The median Logisticians salary in Ames, IA is 6.8% above the national median of $80,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Logisticians in Ames?

    Entry-level Logisticians (10th percentile) earn around $49,010 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,870.