Cost Estimators vs Logisticians
Median pay is about $4k higher for Logisticians. Both usually start with the same education: bachelor's.
marks the higher pay or growth. Education, difficulty and the AI rows depend on what you want, so they are not marked.
| Measure | Cost Estimators | Logisticians |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $78,740 | $82,320, higher |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $61,150 | $64,440, higher |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $101,850 | $106,190, higher |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | -3.1% Declining | +18% Growing fast, higher |
| Openings a year | 17,600 | 26,600 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Bachelor's | Bachelor's |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.2 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | High | Very high |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 68th pct | 88th pct |
Where the skills differ
Only Cost Estimators
- Mathematics
Only Logisticians
- Monitoring
Both lean on reading comprehension, speaking, active listening, critical thinking, writing.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.