Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $47,860 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $65,790
Employed locally 300
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $65,790

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 76% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 24% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $63,730
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,670
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,540
    Michigan $62,930
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,850

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Athens, GA is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Athens, GA is 17.2% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.