Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,250 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.05
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $85,380
Employed locally 230
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $56,250
    75th
    $67,020
    90th
    $85,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $27.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 2.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.