Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks does

You coordinate and track the flow of materials, work orders, and production schedules in manufacturing and other industries to keep operations on schedule. Your organizational skills and attention to detail help ensure products are made and delivered on time.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr