Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		230
Mean wage		$21.14
Entry wage		$15.40
10th percentile wage		$14.03
50th percentile wage		$20.10
90th percentile wage		$30.92

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	30	11.8%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	20	10.9%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	10	6.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	10	22.46
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	20	18.50
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	30	17.32

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and Financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.10		$19.79		$0.31
2016	$19.32	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	$0.30
2015	$18.84	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	$0.29
2014	$18.47	+2%	$18.18	+2%	$0.28
2013	$18.10	+2%	$17.82	+2%	$0.28
2012	$17.79	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	$0.27
2011	$17.47	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	$0.27
2010	$17.19	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	$0.27
2009	$16.87	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	$0.26
2008	$16.41	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	$0.25
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.10		$22.06		-$1.96
2016	$19.32	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$2.03
2015	$18.84	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$2.06
2014	$18.47	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$1.99
2013	$18.10	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$1.94
2012	$17.79	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$1.91
2011	$17.47	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$1.92
2010	$17.19	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$1.87
2009	$16.87	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$1.93
2008	$16.41	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$1.91

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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