Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks to decrease by -1.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 392,100 to 387,100 jobs. Its estimate of 32,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($59,650), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
392,100
Projected employment (2034)
387,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
-1%
Annual openings (projected average)
32,600
Pay & Preparation
$59,650
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Time Management (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Writing (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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