Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $60,540 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $41,560
90th percentile $94,990
Employed locally 780
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,560
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $60,540
    75th
    $73,500
    90th
    $94,990

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 89% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,310
    Decatur, IL $72,080
    Carson City, NV $69,930
    Tuscaloosa, AL $68,610
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $64,980

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,560 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.