SOC 43-5061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
At $59,950, median pay for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Idaho tracks the national median of $59,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,950, median pay for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Idaho tracks the national median of $59,650 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $105,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,730 to $83,390.
The area has 1,070 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Idaho ranks number 24th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Idaho Falls records the highest median at $83,790. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 278th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,760 | −31.7% |
| 25th | $47,730 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,950 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $83,390 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $105,070 | +76.1% |
| Mean | $67,220 | +12.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $83,790 | 200 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $60,670 | 500 | |
| 3 | Lewiston | $59,010 | 40 | |
| 4 | Twin Falls | $52,760 | 90 | |
| 5 | Pocatello | $52,110 | 30 | |
| 6 | Coeur d'Alene | $49,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $59,950 goes as far as $62,775 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,775US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,950 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,760 to $105,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,070 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $83,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $59,950, or $28.82 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 Idaho is 0.5% higher. 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 Idaho earns more than $105,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,760 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 Idaho Falls, at $83,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,070 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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