Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary: $57,770 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 385,000 production, planning, and expediting clerks work nationally, and $57,770 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown fell about 8% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 1.5% annual growth.
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks: what the data shows
Common questions about production, planning, and expediting clerks careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a production, planning, and expediting clerks?
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 43-5061.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 385,000 workers.
What does a production, planning, and expediting clerks do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Working with Computers, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information, Processing Information, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a production, planning, and expediting clerks make?
BLS national median annual wage: $57,770 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $67,248 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,803 |
| 25th percentile | $49,606 |
| Median (50th) | $62,641 |
| 75th percentile | $78,342 |
| 90th percentile | $98,680 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Writing, and knowledge areas including Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administrative. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is production, planning, and expediting clerks in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.5% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 7.6%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 15.9%.
Current U.S. headcount: 385,000.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do production, planning, and expediting clerkss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 385,000 | 19.0% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 358,140 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 119,210 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 35,610 | 1.8% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 31,170 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 29,680 | 1.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 30,940 | $42,580 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 167,490 | $38,220 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 8,700 | $86,350 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 26,870 | $35,430 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 12,090 | $50,990 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 13,050 | $66,430 |
| Industrial Engineers | 350,230 | $101,140 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks workforce.
Employment Over Time
385,000 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks grew from 166,880 in 2009 to 211,220 in 2025 (26.6%).
Historical employment for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$57,770 Median pay (BLS national)
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks earn $57,770 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Salary distribution for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Employment Growth Projections
1.5% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
227,359 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 7.6%
244,732 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 15.9%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.5% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Wage Trends by Industry
-2.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 53,600 employees, $65,830 avg wage
- NY: 40,520 employees, $62,910 avg wage
- TX: 30,830 employees, $56,610 avg wage
- FL: 21,650 employees, $54,610 avg wage
- GA: 16,910 employees, $57,570 avg wage
- OH: 16,740 employees, $58,350 avg wage
- TN: 13,060 employees, $53,860 avg wage
- NC: 12,550 employees, $54,080 avg wage
- WA: 11,820 employees, $67,130 avg wage
- NJ: 11,280 employees, $61,380 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 34,030 employees, $65,430 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 22,670 employees, $64,010 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 10,360 employees, $59,130 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 9,840 employees, $58,340 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 8,410 employees, $59,930 avg wage
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: 8,100 employees, $68,940 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 8,030 employees, $55,850 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 7,130 employees, $66,410 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 6,620 employees, $76,340 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 6,140 employees, $54,680 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Diversity
Demographic information on Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks is about 385,000 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks workers.
Education level distribution for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Skills
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.
Required skills for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks include Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administrative, Administration and Management.
Knowledge areas required for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks include Oral Comprehension, Information Ordering, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension.
Required abilities for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
Daily Activities
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks spend their time on activities such as Working with Computers, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information, Processing Information, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings.
Most important work activities for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
About
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks earn $57,770 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
43-5061 - Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks reports an average salary of $67,248.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 385,000 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.5%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.