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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
SOC 43-5061 · Business, Finance, Sales & Administration
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
What this job pays in the Indianapolis area
Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
| Point in the range | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| 25th percentile | $49,070 | $23.59 |
| Median (middle) | $59,810 | $28.75 |
| 75th percentile | $73,940 | $35.55 |
| 90th percentile | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. Hamilton County employers often pay above the metro median for skilled roles. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.
What you need to get started
Most common education: A high school diploma or GED.
How much preparation: Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma and a few months of learning on the job.
Source: O*NET database, U.S. Department of Labor (2021-2023 vintages).
Where this role can lead
Upward moves documented from real job changes in this region, with how pay typically changes.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 85 of 100 | 237.7 | +$4,613 per year |
| General and Operations Managers | 79 of 100 | 340.8 | +$38,600 per year |
| Logisticians | 79 of 100 | 132.2 | +$10,071 per year |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 78 of 100 | 121.7 | +$31,118 per year |
| Compliance Officers | 78 of 100 | 88.2 | +$27,452 per year |
| Managers, All Other | 77 of 100 | 182.1 | +$40,639 per year |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 77 of 100 | 356.6 | +$44,378 per year |
| Operations Research Analysts | 76 of 100 | 21.2 | +$36,401 per year |
Common paths into this role
Jobs people often hold before moving into Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 85 of 100 | 237.7 | +$4,613 per year |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 85 of 100 | 28.8 | -$13,836 per year |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 83 of 100 | 200.3 | -$14,578 per year |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 80 of 100 | 105.4 | -$25,877 per year |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | 80 of 100 | 35.4 | -$13,133 per year |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 79 of 100 | 33.4 | -$21,644 per year |
| Concierges | 79 of 100 | 38.2 | -$17,615 per year |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 79 of 100 | 35.6 | -$10,362 per year |
This role is a documented next step from
Recommended next moves
Moves with real local demand and a meaningful pay gain.
| Move to | Pay gain per year | Monthly postings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | +$46,448 | 319.4 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | +$44,378 | 356.6 |
| Managers, All Other | +$40,639 | 182.1 |
| General and Operations Managers | +$38,600 | 340.8 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | +$31,118 | 121.7 |
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- Ivy Tech Community College
Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades. - The Pursuit Institute (TPI)
K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering. - InvestOnward
Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service. - InvestAbility
Disability Workforce
Supported employment for individuals with disabilities — cross-cutting across entry-level service, admin, retail, and production roles.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.