Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $56,200 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.02
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $84,290
Employed locally 810
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $56,200
    75th
    $72,180
    90th
    $84,290

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,310
    Tuscaloosa, AL $68,610
    Spartanburg, SC $56,150
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $56,040
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,670
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,350

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$40,690
    Office Clerks, General$39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Charleston, SC is $27.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Charleston, SC is 2.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.