Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $54,410 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.16
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $80,550
Employed locally 190
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $54,410
    75th
    $63,310
    90th
    $80,550

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,360
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,820
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,770
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $66,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,410
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,770

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Customer Service Representatives $46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Salem, OR is $26.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Salem, OR is 5.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.