California Median
$63,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $59,650
State Rank
#8 of 51
56,080 employed here
How much do Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks make in California?
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in California take home a median of $63,000 annually — roughly $30.29 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $59,650.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $44,070 while the top 10% make $95,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,700 and $78,230 a year.
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,070 | $21.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,700 | $23.89 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,000 | $30.29 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,230 | $37.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $95,400 | $45.87 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in other states
Washington $77,190District of Columbia $72,660Wyoming $69,710Rhode Island $65,310Colorado $63,980Hawaii $63,780Connecticut $63,240New Jersey $62,710Delaware $62,700Alaska $62,590Virginia $61,780Michigan $61,670Utah $61,650New Hampshire $61,590Minnesota $61,490New York $60,920Oregon $60,790Vermont $60,560Iowa $60,320Massachusetts $60,280Maine $60,200Louisiana $60,120Idaho $59,950Pennsylvania $59,240Indiana $58,980Maryland $58,590Arizona $58,580Wisconsin $58,540North Dakota $58,330Illinois $57,880Ohio $57,830South Carolina $57,640Alabama $57,240Kansas $57,080Georgia $56,850Oklahoma $56,300West Virginia $56,290Texas $55,850Nevada $55,790Nebraska $55,710Kentucky $55,690Missouri $54,170Tennessee $53,020North Carolina $52,640Florida $51,940Mississippi $51,080Montana $50,800South Dakota $50,530Arkansas $50,350New Mexico $49,640
Working as Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in California
Nationally, about 390,000 people work as Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($63,000) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks make in California?
The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in California is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,070 at the entry level to $95,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks about 6% more than the national median of $59,650. California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,000 a year. About 56,080 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.