Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-5061.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $57,770
    per year
    Salary Range
    $39K – $85K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    385,000
    employed
    Job Growth
    -1.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Make?

    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks earn a median annual salary of $57,770 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $38,570 at the 10th percentile to $84,810 at the 90th percentile — a range of $46,240. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $66,580.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$38,570
    25th percentile$46,600
    Median (50th)$57,770
    75th percentile$71,480
    90th percentile$84,810
    10th: $38,570Median: $57,77090th: $84,810
    Section 02

    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Wyomingtop$66,580
    Washington$64,710
    District of Columbia$63,740
    Colorado$63,230
    Rhode Island$63,160
    Michigan$62,930
    Hawaii$62,870
    Minnesota$62,240
    Delaware$61,640
    Nevada$61,430
    Connecticut$61,400
    California$61,320
    Alaska$60,900
    Illinois$60,740
    New Jersey$60,490
    Virginia$60,440
    Louisiana$59,950
    New Hampshire$59,800
    New York$59,800
    Massachusetts$58,780
    Idaho$58,240
    Oregon$58,180
    North Dakota$57,800
    Indiana$57,760
    Pennsylvania$57,210
    Alabama$56,980
    Iowa$56,830
    Vermont$56,820
    Ohio$56,660
    Maine$56,550
    Arizona$56,270
    Maryland$55,850
    Wisconsin$55,230
    Nebraska$55,190
    Kansas$54,990
    Kentucky$54,560
    West Virginia$53,680
    Georgia$53,270
    South Carolina$53,230
    Utah$53,110
    Arkansas$52,600
    Oklahoma$52,450
    Missouri$51,090
    Texas$50,980
    Florida$50,130
    North Carolina$49,830
    Tennessee$49,660
    South Dakota$49,060
    Mississippi$48,390
    Montana$48,140
    New Mexico$46,940
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $93,880
    top metro salary
    Idaho Falls, ID
    $81,360
    $-12,520 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $74,580
    $-19,300 vs highest
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    $74,360
    $-19,520 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $74,310
    $-19,570 vs highest
    Saginaw, MI
    $73,070
    $-20,810 vs highest
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area
    $72,800
    $-21,080 vs highest
    Duluth, MN-WI
    $69,520
    $-24,360 vs highest
    Section 04

    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$38,570 – $46,600
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$57,770
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$71,480
    Senior (15+ yrs)$84,810+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area earn $93,880 — $36,110 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($71,480) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerkthis career$57,770
    Industrial Production Manager$121,440
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$102,010
    Supply Chain Manager$102,010
    Logistician$80,880

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-5061.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.