SOC 435061

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. Excludes "Project Management Specialists" (13-1082) and "Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping" (43-5111).

National Median

$57,770

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$57,770

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,570

Experienced (90th pct)

$84,810

Total Employed

385,000

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,570 - $46,600
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,600 - $71,480
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$71,480 - $84,810

Highest Paying Locations for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$93,880

+62.5% vs national

Idaho Falls, ID

$81,360

+40.8% vs national

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

$78,670

+36.2% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$74,580

+29.1% vs national

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

$74,360

+28.7% vs national

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$93,880	240
Idaho Falls, ID	$81,360	210
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV	$78,670	70
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$74,580	2,990
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$74,360	480
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$74,310	6,620
Bay City, MI	$74,250	40
Saginaw, MI	$73,070	170
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$72,820	50
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$72,800	180
Midland, MI	$72,560	70
Decatur, IL	$72,080	100
Duluth, MN-WI	$69,520	230
Longview-Kelso, WA	$69,130	180
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$68,930	8,100
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$68,770	60
Tuscaloosa, AL	$68,610	110
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$67,970	30
Baton Rouge, LA	$67,930	440
Wyoming	$66,580	100
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$66,480	840
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$66,140	320
Traverse City, MI	$65,850	70
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$65,410	4,660
Urban Honolulu, HI	$65,390	810
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$64,980	4,710
Kokomo, IN	$64,710	50
Washington	$64,710	11,820
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$64,560	300
Vallejo, CA	$64,510	370
Wichita, KS	$64,420	1,380
Jackson, MI	$64,050	140
Barnstable Town, MA	$63,940	110
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$63,770	260
Boulder, CO	$63,740	700
District of Columbia	$63,740	290
Warner Robins, GA	$63,730	600
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$63,670	230
Corpus Christi, TX	$63,600	520
Bismarck, ND	$63,550	30
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$63,540	160
Portland-South Portland, ME	$63,470	710
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$63,400	410
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$63,370	180
Charleston, WV	$63,240	100
Colorado	$63,230	7,550
Rhode Island	$63,160	930
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$63,130	360
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$63,120	120
Michigan	$62,930	9,130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks?

The national median annual salary for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks is $57,770, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerkss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerkss is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $93,880.

How much can an experienced Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks make?

Top-earning Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerkss (90th percentile) make $84,810 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.