SOC 43-5061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — Pocatello
Pocatello, ID · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pocatello, ID is $52,110 a year, trailing the national median of $59,650 by 12.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pocatello, ID is $52,110 a year, trailing the national median of $59,650 by 12.6%. Half of workers earn between $45,760 and $69,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,760 and the ninetieth at $86,630.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Idaho Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $83,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 89th of 180 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $45,760 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $52,110 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $69,310 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $86,630 | +45.2% |
| Mean | $59,110 | −0.9% |
Other 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 | Coeur d'Alene | $49,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pocatello run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $52,110 goes as far as $54,565 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,565US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,110 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,760 to $86,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in 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 Pocatello, ID?
The median annual wage is $52,110, or $25.05 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 Pocatello, ID is 12.6% 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 Pocatello, ID earns more than $86,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,760 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Pocatello, ID. 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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