How to become production, planning, and expediting clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become production, planning, and expediting clerks

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

29%

None / short demo

23%

3–6 months

18%

6–12 months

10%

1–2 years

4–10 years

1–3 months

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

6–12 months

2–4 years

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as production, planning, and expediting clerks

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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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.