SOC 43-5061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eau Claire, WI is $50,510 a year, trailing the national median of $59,650 by 15.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eau Claire, WI is $50,510 a year, trailing the national median of $59,650 by 15.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,440 and $61,610. The lowest tenth earn under $39,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $74,710.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $63,170. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 182nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,920 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $44,440 | −25.5% |
| Median (50th) | $50,510 | −15.3% |
| 75th | $61,610 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $74,710 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $55,140 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $63,170 | 520 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $61,750 | 330 | |
| 3 | Racine | $60,090 | 260 | |
| 4 | Madison | $60,020 | 930 | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $59,390 | 330 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $59,190 | 2,350 | |
| 7 | Appleton | $58,930 | 380 | |
| 8 | Fond du Lac | $58,740 | 90 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $57,960 | 220 | |
| 10 | Green Bay | $57,830 | 640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $50,510 goes as far as $53,677 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,677US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,510 a year, 15.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,920 to $74,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $63,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $50,510, or $24.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,650, so pay in Eau Claire, WI is 15.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eau Claire, WI earns more than $74,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oshkosh, at $63,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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