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Logistics Coordinator.

Austin.

$85,000

median salary, 5% above the national average

$66,000 to $109,000. Last updated August 2026.

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A Logistics Coordinator in Austin earns a median of $85,000 in 2026. That is 5% above the national average. The range runs from $66,000 to $109,000, and where you land depends on your experience, your skills, and how well you negotiate. Mode expertise and geographic complexity drive salary differences. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page.

Salary range.

25th Percentile

$66,000

per year

Median

$85,000

per year

75th Percentile

$109,000

per year

Where do you fall?

$66,000$109,000

Orbyt estimate for Logistics Coordinator in Austin, modelled from national occupation wages adjusted for local cost of living. The published government benchmark for this occupation is below.

Government benchmark for this occupation

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $78,460 for Logisticians (SOC 13-1081) in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area, based on 1,720 employed workers (May 2025 release).

10th percentile

$49,430

25th percentile

$63,670

Median

$78,460

75th percentile

$102,370

90th percentile

$129,360

Workers surveyed

1,720

BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Logisticians (SOC 13-1081) rather than Logistics Coordinator specifically. The Austin range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.

View the BLS source for SOC 13-1081

Salary by experience.

The gap between entry and lead level is typically $77,000. Where you land depends on years of experience and what you bring to the table.

Entry (0-2 yrs)

$55,000

to $68,000

Mid (3-5 yrs)

$72,000

to $89,000

Senior (6-9 yrs)

$94,000

to $111,000

Lead (10+ yrs)

$106,000

to $132,000

Total compensation.

Base salary is not the full picture. Equity, bonus, and signing can add $25,000 to the total package.

Base

$85,000

Equity

$14,000

Bonus

$9,000

Signing

$2,000

Estimated total: $110,000

How Austin compares.

Austin, TX

$85,000

Cost of living: 3% above average

National Average

$81,000

Austin is $4,000 above

Logistics Coordinator salary by city.

Logistics Coordinator salary comparison across 10 cities
CityMedianRangeCOLAdjusted
San Francisco, CA$114,000$88,000 to $146,0001.35x$84,000
San Jose, CA$110,000$85,000 to $141,0001.38x$80,000
New York, NY$103,000$80,000 to $132,0001.28x$80,000
Honolulu, HI$103,000$80,000 to $132,0001.30x$79,000
Boston, MA$102,000$79,000 to $131,0001.22x$84,000
San Diego, CA$98,000$76,000 to $125,0001.17x$84,000
Washington DC, DC$98,000$76,000 to $126,0001.25x$78,000
Seattle, WA$96,000$75,000 to $124,0001.24x$77,000
Newark, NJ$95,000$74,000 to $121,0001.18x$81,000
Austin, TX$85,000$66,000 to $109,0001.03x$83,000

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Salary by role in Austin.

Salary comparison by role in Austin
RoleMedianRange
CTO$318,000$248,000 to $414,000
CEO$289,000$210,000 to $399,000
General Counsel$288,000$225,000 to $375,000
Financial Advisor$89,000$63,000 to $126,000
Logistics Coordinator$85,000$66,000 to $109,000
Urban Planner$84,000$66,000 to $104,000
Respiratory Therapist$83,000$71,000 to $100,000
Accountant$81,000$64,000 to $105,000

What you should know.

Here is what the Logistics Coordinator market actually looks like in Austin. Austin has transformed into one of America's fastest growing tech hubs, attracting relocations from Apple, Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung. The city's combination of no state income tax, a vibrant startup scene, and a strong university pipeline makes it highly competitive. Salaries have risen sharply over the past five years, narrowing the gap with coastal cities. Mode expertise and geographic complexity drive salary differences. Coordinators managing international freight, customs compliance, or multimodal shipments earn 15 to 25% more than domestic-only coordinators. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers often pay higher base salaries than in-house logistics departments at smaller companies.

Entry-level logistics coordinators earn $36,000 to $44,000. Experienced coordinators with specialization reach $48,000 to $62,000. Senior logistics coordinators earn $60,000 to $75,000. Logistics managers earn $72,000 to $95,000, with directors of logistics reaching $100,000 to $140,000. In Austin, cost of living sits near the national average, so the numbers you see are roughly what you keep.

Base salary is not the full picture. Bonuses of 5 to 10% based on cost savings and on-time delivery performance are typical. Benefits often include shift differentials for warehouse-adjacent roles and company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for field-based coordinators. And on the tax side: texas has no state income tax, which can mean 5 to 10% more take home pay compared to California roles. Property taxes are above average, however, running about 1.8% of home value. When someone quotes you $85,000, ask what the total package looks like. The gap between base and total comp is where real money hides.

On negotiation: Use the no income tax advantage as a negotiation lever. Ask employers to match 90% of a Bay Area offer and show that your net pay will actually be higher. The range for Logistics Coordinators in Austin runs from $66,000 to $109,000. That is not a narrow window. Where you land inside it depends almost entirely on whether you negotiate and how well you prepare.

Sources: BLS OES, H-1B LCA (DOL). COL: BEA Regional Price Parities (2025). Data verified by Justin Bartak, Founder & Chief AI Officer. Last verified July 1, 2026. Full methodology

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25th

$66,000

Median

$85,000

75th

$109,000

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Common questions.

Yes, coordinators with international freight, customs brokerage, and trade compliance experience earn 15 to 25% more than domestic-only peers. Familiarity with Incoterms, letters of credit, and country-specific import regulations is highly valued by global shippers and freight forwarders.

Proficiency in TMS (transportation management systems) like Oracle TMS or BluJay, WMS platforms, and ERP systems like SAP significantly increases earning potential. Advanced Excel and data visualization skills also help, with technically skilled coordinators earning 10 to 15% above the median.

It depends on the position and employer. Many Logistics Coordinators in Austin are classified as exempt salaried employees without overtime eligibility. However, bonuses of 5 to 10% based on cost savings and on-time delivery performance are typical. When evaluating the $66,000 to $109,000 range, ask about the total compensation structure during negotiation.

The national median for a Logistics Coordinator is $82,524. In Austin, cost of living adjustments push the median to $85,000. That premium reflects Austin's higher housing, transportation, and everyday costs.

Austin's cost of living multiplier is 1.03x the national average. The adjusted median Logistics Coordinator salary of $85,000 accounts for this. In practice, a Logistics Coordinator earning $85,000 in Austin has roughly the same purchasing power as someone earning $82,524 in an average cost market.

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