Logisticians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $75,400 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.25
10th percentile $52,260
90th percentile $104,710
Employed locally 570
National median $80,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,260
    25th
    $61,920
    50th (median)
    $75,400
    75th
    $95,030
    90th
    $104,710

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Logisticians salary vs area income 90% Median Logisticians salary is 10% below 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logisticians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Logisticians in Des Moines, IA is $36.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.70 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Logisticians salaries?

    The median Logisticians salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.8% below 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Logisticians (10th percentile) earn around $52,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,920.