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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $57,600 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 200
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $70,600
    90th
    $84,710

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Merced, CA is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Merced, CA is 0.3% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.