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Will AI replace logisticians?AI replacement risk 68% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$82,320
25th–75th pct. $64,440–$106,190
Top pay (est.)
$173,100
Top 10% $133,160
Pay in 5 years
$96,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$112,100est.
$96,400–$130,200
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
68%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+17.6%
27K openings / yr

Will AI replace Logisticians? AI replacement risk

68%
High
Ranked #724 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Logisticians

Key skills

Monitoring
4.6
Coordination
4.2
Active Listening
4.1
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.1
Operations Analysis
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Judgment and Decision Making
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.2
Administration and Management
5.1
Transportation
4.9
Sales and Marketing
4.6
Mathematics
4.5
Administrative
4.4
Education and Training
4.2
Production and Processing
4.2

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationProcessing Information

Important abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
75%
Some college
8%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
High school diploma
8%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
25%
None / short demo
17%
6–12 months
17%
1–3 months
17%
3–6 months
12%
2–4 years
8%
1–2 years
4%

Related work experience

4–6 years
33%
2–4 years
25%
1–2 years
21%
None
8%
6–8 years
8%
Over 10 years
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.