Quick answer: Logisticians in Connecticut earn a median $85,450 per year, above the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 2,200 of them. Licensing runs through ASCM and the employers you are targeting.
| Metric | Connecticut | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $85,450 | $82,320 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 10th percentile | $61,490 | $50,890 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 25th percentile | $74,400 | $64,440 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 75th percentile | $101,650 | $106,190 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 90th percentile | $126,880 | $133,160 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Employment | 2,200 | 251,040 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Location quotient | 0.8 | 1.00 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected change (2024-34) | not published by state | 16.7% | BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34 |
The Connecticut median of $85,450 sits above 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 0.8 puts Connecticut below the national average, so the occupation is less concentrated here than in the typical state. Expect a thinner local job market and fewer employers to move between (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $97,720 | 690 |
| Waterbury | $87,750 | 180 |
| Norwich | $83,410 | 210 |
| Hartford | $82,160 | 610 |
| New Haven | $80,850 | 380 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Supply chain employment concentrates around ports, distribution hubs, manufacturing and military logistics installations rather than following population.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), logisticians wages in Connecticut vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | 690 | $97,720 | $98,380 | $65,910 | $132,900 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | 610 | $82,160 | $86,580 | $58,870 | $121,130 |
| New Haven | 380 | $80,850 | $86,430 | $54,850 | $125,320 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | 210 | $83,410 | $89,820 | $65,680 | $123,320 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | 180 | $87,750 | $88,890 | $59,070 | $121,490 |
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 .
Bridgeport * Hartford * New Haven * Norwich * Waterbury
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.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for logisticians in Connecticut is $85,450, above the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $74,400 at the 25th percentile to $101,650 at the 75th.
Connecticut holds about 2,200 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).
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.
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.
Among Connecticut metro areas with published data, Bridgeport reports the highest median at $97,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
On pay, the state median of $85,450 sits above the national $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.8 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.
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.
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