Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $60,720 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 110
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $68,490
    90th
    $84,710

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 85% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $93,880
    Idaho Falls, ID $81,360
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $78,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,310

    Nearby metros — Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,410
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,770
    District of Columbia $63,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $63,400
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $62,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $62,490

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Ames, IA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salaries?

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Ames, IA is 5.1% above the national median of $57,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Ames?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.