What is the average pay for a logistics manager in oil and gas?

Oil & Gas Logistics Manager (onshore, U.S. baseline): Typical base pay runs from $87,500–$150,000, with senior roles often reaching $170,000. Contractors commonly see $720–$1,100 per day, depending on scope and basin demand.

I. Pay Breakdown

I.1 Experience-based pay bands with percentiles

Experience	Annual Base (25th)	Annual Base (50th)	Annual Base (75th)	Hourly (25th)	Hourly (50th)	Hourly (75th)	Day Rate – Contract (25th)	Day Rate – Contract (50th)	Day Rate – Contract (75th)
Entry (0–3 yrs)	$77,500	$87,500	$97,500	$37.50	$42.50	$47.50	$520	$600	$690
Mid-Career (4–9 yrs)	$102,500	$117,500	$132,500	$50.00	$57.50	$62.50	$720	$840	$960
Senior (10+ yrs)	$130,000	$150,000	$170,000	$62.50	$72.50	$82.50	$980	$1,100	$1,240

I.2 Notes and rounding

I.2.1 Onshore scope only; excludes offshore rotation uplifts and hardship premiums.
I.2.2 Hourly figures reflect W-2 equivalents; day rates reflect typical 1099/contract terms and include contractor overhead.
I.2.3 Rounding rules applied: hourly to nearest $2.50, day rate to nearest $10, annual to nearest $2,500.

Formulas used for quick conversion: $ \text{Annual} \approx \text{Hourly} \times 2{,}080 $ and $ \text{Annual (contract approx.)} \approx \text{Day Rate} \times 260 $. Contractor annualized equivalents are not directly comparable to W-2 due to taxes/benefits.

I.3 Bonuses and incentives (typical, onshore)

I.3.1 Entry: 5%–12% annual bonus target.
I.3.2 Mid-Career: 10%–18% annual bonus target; occasional spot bonuses for cost savings or turnaround performance.
I.3.3 Senior: 15%–30% annual bonus target; long-term incentives more common at operators and integrated energy companies.
I.3.4 On-call/call-out stipends and limited travel per diems where applicable.

II. How Pay Changes

II.1 Experience

II.1.1 Entry: Focus on dispatch, yard coordination, carrier scheduling, and last-mile wellsite support; narrower cost authority.
II.1.2 Mid-Career: Basin-level planning, mode optimization (flatbed, hotshot, rail), KPI ownership (OTD, demurrage, detention), and vendor management elevate pay.
II.1.3 Senior: Multi-basin portfolios, import/export oversight, heavy-lift/oversize moves, budget ownership, and team leadership command top quartile pay.

II.2 Training/certifications

II.2.1 DOT/OSHA HAZMAT, IATA DGR, and IMDG certification increase marketability and day rates, especially for chemicals and explosives handling.
II.2.2 SAP/Oracle, TMS/WMS proficiency (e.g., tendering, track-and-trace, freight audit) adds 5%–10% pay upside.
II.2.3 Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) and cost-to-serve analytics experience can move candidates toward median-to-75th percentile.
II.2.4 U.S. customs/import compliance and project cargo expertise (rig moves, modules) support senior-tier pay.

II.3 Added responsibilities

II.3.1 24/7 operations coverage and frac/drilling campaign readiness stipends.
II.3.2 Multi-basin oversight, remote/field-heavy travel, and cost center budget ownership typically add 10%–20% to base versus single-location roles.
II.3.3 Safety leadership (TRIR-linked KPIs), permit/escort coordination for oversized loads, and demurrage/detention mitigation improve bonus outcomes.

III. Market Drivers Affecting Pay for THIS Role

III.1 Rig count and completion intensity: Logistics manager demand tracks spud counts, frac stages, and sand/chemicals throughput. During upcycles, premiums push toward the 75th percentile and lift contractor day rates $80–$150/day in hot basins.
III.2 Regional hotspots: Permian and Delaware tend to pay highest; Eagle Ford, Williston, and Marcellus follow. Gulf Coast hubs (Houston/Corpus) provide depth but slightly lower premiums than remote basins.
III.3 Scope complexity: Import/export, project cargo, and heavy-lift/oversize planning command higher ranges than purely local dispatch roles.
III.4 Talent shortages: Experienced managers who can reduce demurrage/detention, manage sand/last-mile variability, and negotiate carrier capacity capture stronger bonuses and equity eligibility at operators.
III.5 Employer type: Operators typically pay near or above median; oilfield services and midstream contractors often sit around the 25th–50th percentile; EPC/project-based engagements may use higher day rates for short bursts.

IV. Entry Pathways

IV.1 Feeder roles: dispatcher, materials coordinator, warehouse/yard lead, trucking supervisor, field logistics coordinator, export/import coordinator.
IV.2 Education: bachelor’s in supply chain/logistics or related; strong Excel/analytics preferred; military logistics experience is valued.
IV.3 Credentials: IATA DGR, IMDG, DOT HAZMAT; CLTD/CPL; OSHA 30; forklift/rigger/signalperson where applicable.
IV.4 To find openings: search jobs on Rigzone.