Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $63,400 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $94,270
Employed locally 410
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $63,400
    75th
    $78,380
    90th
    $94,270

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 34% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Santa Maria, CA is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Santa Maria, CA is 9.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.