How much does an oilfield logistics coordinator earn annually?

At-a-Glance: Onshore oilfield logistics coordinators in the U.S. typically earn $50,000–$115,000 annually depending on experience, schedule, and overtime. Median pay by level: Entry $60,000; Mid-Career $77,500; Senior $95,000.

I. Pay Breakdown

I.1 Experience-based bands (onshore, U.S.)

• Entry (0–2 yrs)
  • Hourly: $22.50–$27.50
  • Day rate (contract/rotational): $300–$390
  • Annualized (25th / 50th / 75th): $50,000 / $60,000 / $70,000
• Mid-Career (3–7 yrs)
  • Hourly: $27.50–$35.00
  • Day rate (contract/rotational): $400–$500
  • Annualized (25th / 50th / 75th): $65,000 / $77,500 / $90,000
• Senior (8+ yrs; lead/area coordinator)
  • Hourly: $35.00–$45.00
  • Day rate (contract/rotational): $510–$600
  • Annualized (25th / 50th / 75th): $80,000 / $95,000 / $115,000

I.2 Notes on conversions and schedules

These figures reflect onshore oilfield logistics coordinator roles supporting drilling, completions, and production materials movement. Many positions are hourly plus overtime; some are salaried; contract roles may be paid by day rate on 14/14 or similar rotations.

Common annualization methods (approximate):

• \( A_{\text{hourly}} = r \times 2{,}080 \) (40 hrs/week)
• \( A_{\text{day-rate, 14/14}} = d \times 182 \) (average workdays/year on a 14/14 rotation)
• Actual totals vary with overtime, night shifts, and on-call hours.

II. How Pay Changes

II.1 Experience

• 2–3 years coordinating frac sand, water, chemicals, or tubulars typically moves pay from the high $50Ks into the $70Ks–$80Ks via higher base and steadier overtime.
• Senior coordinators overseeing multi-pad programs or multiple districts often command upper $90Ks–low $110Ks with lead differentials.

II.2 Training and certifications

• Safety and compliance: H2S, PEC, OSHA 30, DOT/FMCSA familiarity, and incident command procedures can add $2,500–$7,500 annually in marketability.
• Systems proficiency: TMS/WMS platforms, SAP/Oracle, and real-time GPS/ELD dispatch tools often justify $1.00–$3.00/hr more.
• Special cargo/permits: HAZMAT awareness, oversized/overweight coordination, and hot-shot dispatch experience can lift day rates by $20–$60.

II.3 Added responsibilities

• Night-shift or 12-hr coverage: typical premiums of $1.50–$3.00/hr; rotational day-rate uplift of $20–$40/day.
• People leadership (dispatchers/drivers/yard hands): lead pay of $2,500–$10,000/year.
• Program scale (multi-well pad, simultaneous ops, remote basins): tends to push total comp to the 75th percentile within each band.

III. Market Drivers Affecting Pay for THIS Role

• Rig/completions activity: Higher rig and frac spreads increase trucking, staging, and last-mile coordination demand, lifting overtime and day rates first in hot basins.
• Regional hot spots: Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken, and Haynesville typically pay at or above median due to intensity of sand/water logistics and 24/7 schedules.
• Talent shortages: Tight labor markets for experienced dispatchers with oilfield-specific knowledge sustain premiums over general logistics roles.
• Operator/contractor bonus practices: Annual bonuses of 5%–12% are more common with operators; contractors lean toward day-rate premiums and retention bonuses ($2,500–$7,500).
• Cycle timing: Rapid ramp-ups cause short-term spikes in day rates and overtime; slowdowns normalize toward medians but experienced coordinators remain in demand.

IV. Entry Pathways

• Apprentice/assistant dispatcher roles in oilfield yards or district offices supporting trucking and materials movements.
• Transitions from CDL drivers, hot-shot operators, yard supervisors, or warehouse coordinators into dispatch/logistics coordination.
• Internships or field admin roles with exposure to drilling/completions schedules, vendor management, and ticketing systems.