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Logistics Coordinator.

Boston.

$102,000

median salary, 26% above the national average

$79,000 to $131,000. Last updated August 2026.

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Orbyt estimates Logistics Coordinator pay in Boston at $102,000, within a range of $79,000 to $131,000. That is 26% above the national average. Boston's job market is powered by world class universities, a thriving biotech corridor, and established finance and healthcare sectors. 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

$79,000

per year

Median

$102,000

per year

75th Percentile

$131,000

per year

Where do you fall?

$79,000$131,000

Orbyt estimate for Logistics Coordinator in Boston, 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 $101,540 for Logisticians (SOC 13-1081) in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area, based on 4,510 employed workers (May 2025 release).

10th percentile

$67,140

25th percentile

$79,270

Median

$101,540

75th percentile

$132,040

90th percentile

$161,830

Workers surveyed

4,510

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 Boston 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 $92,000. Where you land depends on years of experience and what you bring to the table.

Entry (0-2 yrs)

$66,000

to $82,000

Mid (3-5 yrs)

$87,000

to $107,000

Senior (6-9 yrs)

$112,000

to $133,000

Lead (10+ yrs)

$128,000

to $158,000

Total compensation.

Base salary is not the full picture. Equity, bonus, and signing can add $28,000 to the total package.

Base

$102,000

Equity

$16,000

Bonus

$10,000

Signing

$2,000

Estimated total: $130,000

How Boston compares.

Boston, MA

$102,000

Cost of living: 22% above average

National Average

$81,000

Boston is $21,000 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
Miami, FL$93,000$72,000 to $119,0001.12x$83,000

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Salary by role in Boston.

Salary comparison by role in Boston
RoleMedianRange
CTO$381,000$297,000 to $495,000
CEO$346,000$251,000 to $478,000
General Counsel$345,000$269,000 to $449,000
Financial Advisor$106,000$75,000 to $151,000
Logistics Coordinator$102,000$79,000 to $131,000
Respiratory Therapist$100,000$85,000 to $119,000
Urban Planner$100,000$79,000 to $124,000
Accountant$97,000$77,000 to $125,000

What you should know.

If you are interviewing for Logistics Coordinator roles in Boston, here is what you are walking into. Boston's job market is powered by world class universities, a thriving biotech corridor, and established finance and healthcare sectors. The Kendall Square area is one of the most concentrated biotech hubs globally. Tech salaries in Boston are competitive with West Coast markets, particularly for roles that intersect with life sciences, AI, and robotics. 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 Boston, those numbers run higher. The cost of living here is 22% above average, and employers adjust to compete.

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: massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax on most earnings, plus a 4% surtax on income above $1 million. There is no city income tax in Boston, keeping the total burden moderate. When someone quotes you $102,000, ask what the total package looks like. The gap between base and total comp is where real money hides.

On negotiation: Emphasize specialized credentials or advanced degrees. Boston employers, especially in biotech and finance, place a premium on educational pedigree and certifications. The range for Logistics Coordinators in Boston runs from $79,000 to $131,000. 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

$79,000

Median

$102,000

75th

$131,000

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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.

Boston's cost of living multiplier is 1.22x the national average. The adjusted median Logistics Coordinator salary of $102,000 accounts for this. In practice, a Logistics Coordinator earning $102,000 in Boston has roughly the same purchasing power as someone earning $83,607 in an average cost market.

Hiring for Logistics Coordinators in Boston typically peaks in January through March and September through November. Companies finalize budgets in Q4 and open headcount in Q1. Boston's concentration of Biotech & Life Sciences and Higher Education employers creates steady year round demand. Time your search to align with budget cycles for maximum leverage.

The national median for a Logistics Coordinator is $83,607. In Boston, cost of living adjustments push the median to $102,000. That premium reflects Boston's higher housing, transportation, and everyday costs.

Ask about equity structure, vesting schedule, annual bonus targets, 401(k) match, health insurance premiums, PTO policy, and remote flexibility. Bonuses of 5 to 10% based on cost savings and on-time delivery performance are typical. In Boston's market, these extras can add $25,500 or more on top of the base salary.

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