Quick answer: Logisticians in the Dayton area earn a median $105,060 per year, above the national median of $82,320, and the metro employs about 1,460 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Dayton metro | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $105,060 | $83,460 | $82,320 |
| 10th percentile | $59,950 | $52,000 | $50,890 |
| 25th percentile | $82,110 | $64,400 | $64,440 |
| 75th percentile | $127,520 | $105,340 | $106,190 |
| 90th percentile | $145,500 | $131,120 | $133,160 |
| Employment | 1,460 | 8,990 | 251,040 |
| Location quotient | 2.42 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area.
The Dayton median of $105,060 is above the national median of $82,320, and above the Ohio statewide median of $83,460 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 2.42 means logisticians are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Supply chain employment concentrates around ports, distribution hubs, manufacturing and military logistics installations rather than following population.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $79,990 | 1,960 |
| Columbus | $80,710 | 1,740 |
| Cleveland | $79,030 | 1,300 |
| Akron | $78,590 | 440 |
| Toledo | $85,700 | 360 |
| Canton | $85,380 | 270 |
| Youngstown | $84,910 | 150 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. 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.
See the Ohio licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with ASCM and the employers you are targeting.
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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
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for logisticians in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $105,060, above the national median of $82,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area employs about 1,460 logisticians (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. 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. Confirm current requirements with ASCM and the employers you are targeting.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies ASCM and the employers you are targeting.
The Dayton metro median is $105,060 against a statewide median of $83,460 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
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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