Quick answer: Texas employs about 21,030 logisticians (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing runs through ASCM and the employers you are targeting. Programs, the careers this degree opens, and what they pay are below.
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Licensing and Credentials in Texas
There is no license for supply chain work. The recognized credentials come from ASCM, principally CPIM for production and inventory management and CSCP for the end-to-end supply chain. Federal transportation regulation applies to carriers and operations rather than to the planner personally.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with ASCM and the employers you are targeting that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Earning the Degree While You Work
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
Schools Near You
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
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Logisticians in Texas earn a median $75,480 per year, below the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management Pay and Employment in Texas at a Glance
Metric
Texas
National
Source
Median annual wage
$75,480
$82,320
BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile
$45,310
$50,890
BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile
$58,470
$64,440
BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile
$98,900
$106,190
BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile
$123,790
$133,160
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment
21,030
251,040
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient
0.93
1.00
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)
not published by state
16.7%
BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34
How Texas Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country
The Texas median of $75,480 sits below the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 0.93 puts Texas slightly below the national average, so the occupation is a little less common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Supply chain employment concentrates around ports, distribution hubs, manufacturing and military logistics installations rather than following population.
Logisticians Wages by Metro Area in Texas
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), logisticians wages in Texas vary by metro area.
Metro Area
Employment
Median Annual Wage
Avg. Annual Wage
Entry Level (10th pctile)
Experienced (90th pctile)
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
7,050
$76,510
$80,330
$46,330
$123,770
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
5,420
$75,940
$80,980
$46,020
$126,480
San Antonio-New Braunfels
1,780
$80,490
$83,640
$45,840
$122,760
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
1,720
$78,460
$85,850
$49,430
$129,360
El Paso
570
$61,080
$65,170
$37,460
$99,310
Laredo
370
$43,570
$48,580
$33,290
$66,990
Killeen-Temple
310
$84,680
$91,880
$57,210
$136,990
Corpus Christi
270
$76,540
$83,840
$49,660
$123,530
Beaumont-Port Arthur
230
$79,550
$87,640
$53,990
$130,290
Midland
150
$81,890
$91,200
$50,350
$139,660
Amarillo
120
$61,410
$61,920
$35,880
$92,380
College Station-Bryan
120
$61,420
$63,940
$36,160
$94,910
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
110
$58,480
$62,830
$38,130
$89,060
Waco
110
$70,730
$74,940
$47,100
$111,300
Longview
100
$68,890
$73,100
$44,240
$122,740
Brownsville-Harlingen
90
$63,130
$62,010
$37,960
$83,780
Lubbock
90
$66,210
$69,850
$40,270
$99,010
Odessa
70
$78,150
$88,050
$47,940
$132,060
Tyler
70
$71,580
$73,010
$43,730
$106,130
Victoria
70
$69,970
$70,640
$34,940
$110,190
Abilene
50
$64,490
$68,510
$42,490
$96,470
San Angelo
50
$68,200
$72,940
$45,190
$101,370
Sherman-Denison
40
$71,330
$75,670
$43,600
$114,700
Wichita Falls
40
$65,360
$70,840
$50,090
$100,420
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do logisticians make in Texas?
The median annual wage for logisticians in Texas is $75,480, below the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $58,470 at the 25th percentile to $98,900 at the 75th.
How many logisticians work in Texas?
Texas holds about 21,030 logistician jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 251,040, and BLS projects about 26,400 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Do I need a license to work as a logistician in Texas?
There is no license for supply chain work. The recognized credentials come from ASCM, principally CPIM for production and inventory management and CSCP for the end-to-end supply chain. Federal transportation regulation applies to carriers and operations rather than to the planner personally. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with ASCM and the employers you are targeting before you enroll in any program.
Can I earn a bachelor's in supply chain management online while working in Texas?
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies ASCM and the employers you are targeting.
What is the highest-paying area of Texas for logisticians?
Among Texas metro areas with published data, Killeen reports the highest median at $84,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Is Texas a good state for logisticians?
On pay, the state median of $75,480 sits below the national $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.93 means the occupation is less concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Logisticians (SOC 13-1081), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
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