Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

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.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 2,710 $49,410 $23.76
Alaska 290 $55,580 $26.72
Arizona 9,300 $50,820 $24.43
Arkansas 2,530 $52,610 $25.29
California 50,760 $54,790 $26.34
Colorado 3,610 $54,150 $26.04
Connecticut 4,410 $59,830 $28.77
Delaware 490 $52,770 $25.37
District of Columbia 450 $59,200 $28.46
Florida 14,540 $49,120 $23.61
Georgia 15,310 $48,890 $23.50
Hawaii 1,000 $55,850 $26.85
Idaho 1,210 $55,920 $26.89
Illinois 10,440 $55,280 $26.58
Indiana 7,310 $52,480 $25.23
Iowa 4,490 $50,620 $24.34
Kansas 3,650 $49,950 $24.01
Kentucky 4,600 $48,150 $23.15
Louisiana 2,070 $51,770 $24.89
Maine 1,030 $53,890 $25.91
Maryland 6,440 $50,820 $24.43
Massachusetts 6,810 $58,000 $27.89
Michigan 9,780 $52,000 $25.00
Minnesota 5,780 $54,580 $26.24
Mississippi 2,050 $46,160 $22.19
Missouri 5,620 $46,810 $22.50
Montana 200 $55,690 $26.77
Nebraska 2,000 $44,600 $21.44
Nevada 2,300 $44,660 $21.47
New Hampshire 1,120 $57,240 $27.52
New Jersey 8,510 $54,160 $26.04
New York 50,300 $55,050 $26.47
North Carolina 10,240 $47,570 $22.87
North Dakota 380 $56,450 $27.14
Ohio 16,670 $51,320 $24.67
Oklahoma 5,540 $50,410 $24.24
Oregon 3,450 $50,800 $24.42
Pennsylvania 10,100 $51,020 $24.53
Rhode Island 660 $59,300 $28.51
South Carolina 4,920 $49,840 $23.96
South Dakota 600 $45,860 $22.05
Tennessee 10,180 $46,750 $22.48
Texas 31,630 $50,710 $24.38
Utah 4,020 $53,160 $25.56
Vermont 640 $47,600 $22.89
Virginia 7,220 $52,690 $25.33
Washington 9,180 $55,890 $26.87
West Virginia 750 $50,600 $24.33
Wisconsin 8,630 $49,800 $23.94
Wyoming 170 $57,780 $27.78

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to provide administrative, technical, and managerial support in the operation of warehouses, control of inventory, parts identification, and the performance of counter services for customers. Includes instruction in record-keeping, equipment operation, database entry, supply logistics, shop operations and math, and customer and supplier relations.

Certificate
Certificate
Certificate Associate Degree
Certificate
  • $52,220 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as production, planning, and expediting clerks.

  • Less than high school 2%
  • High school graduate 23%
  • College dropout 28%
  • Associate’s degree 12%
  • Bachelor’s degree 27%
  • Master’s degree 7%
  • Doctorate degree 1%

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