Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,470 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $96,630
Employed locally 710
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $63,470
    75th
    $76,990
    90th
    $96,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $93,880
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,360
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,770
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $67,970

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Portland, ME is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 9.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.