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Will AI replace production, planning, and expediting clerks?AI replacement risk 70% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$59,650
25th–75th pct. $47,820–$75,000
Top pay (est.)
$111,800
Top 10% $86,000
Pay in 5 years
$66,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$73,700est.
$63,400–$85,500
Outlook score
34/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
70%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.3%
33K openings / yr

Will AI replace Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks? AI replacement risk

70%
High
Ranked #743 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.8
Active Listening
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.6
Monitoring
3.5
Time Management
3.5
Speaking
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.1
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
5.0
English Language
4.6
Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Administrative
4.4
Administration and Management
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Mathematics
3.1
Transportation
2.5

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeScheduling Work and ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

High school diploma
37%
Some college
21%
Less than high school
19%
Associate's degree
13%
Post-secondary certificate
9%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
29%
None / short demo
23%
3–6 months
18%
6–12 months
10%
1–2 years
9%
4–10 years
9%
1–3 months
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
30%
None
19%
Up to 1 month
14%
Over 10 years
11%
6–8 years
11%
3–6 months
7%
6–12 months
6%
2–4 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.