Order Clerks (43-4151) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,410
Mean wage		$18.76
Entry wage		$12.19
10th percentile wage		$11.07
50th percentile wage		$18.02
90th percentile wage		$28.62

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	260	18.7%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	210	14.8%
Nonstore Retailers	160	11.2%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	90	6.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	20	25.52
Management of Companies and Enterprises	50	23.37
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	10	20.32
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	30	19.66

Order Clerks (43-4151)

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Exclude "Dispatchers, Ex. Police, Fire, and Ambulance" (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.02		$19.79		-$1.77
2016	$17.32	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	-$1.70
2015	$16.89	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	-$1.65
2014	$16.56	+2%	$18.18	+2%	-$1.62
2013	$16.23	+2%	$17.82	+2%	-$1.59
2012	$15.95	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	-$1.56
2011	$15.66	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	-$1.53
2010	$15.41	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	-$1.51
2009	$15.12	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	-$1.48
2008	$14.71	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	-$1.44
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.02		$22.06		-$4.04
2016	$17.32	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$4.03
2015	$16.89	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$4.01
2014	$16.56	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$3.90
2013	$16.23	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$3.82
2012	$15.95	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$3.75
2011	$15.66	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$3.73
2010	$15.41	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$3.65
2009	$15.12	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$3.68
2008	$14.71	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$3.61

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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