SOC 43-5061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — Janesville
Janesville-Beloit, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $57,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $59,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $57,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $59,650. Half of workers earn between $46,940 and $66,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,020 and the ninetieth at $79,450.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.1 of every thousand jobs. Oshkosh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 137th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $46,940 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,960 | −2.8% |
| 75th | $66,930 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $79,450 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $58,450 | −2.0% |
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 | Green Bay | $57,830 | 640 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $56,050 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Janesville run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $57,960 goes as far as $61,594 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,594US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,960 a year, 2.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,020 to $79,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 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 Janesville, WI?
The median annual wage is $57,960, or $27.87 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 Janesville, WI is 2.8% 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 Janesville, WI earns more than $79,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,020 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 220 jobs in this occupation in Janesville, 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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