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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment4,310
Mean wage14.78
Entry wage9.84
10th percentile wage9.41
50th percentile wage12.40
90th percentile wage25.12
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,76040.8%
Other Services1,46033.9%
Financial Activities88020.4%
Leisure and Hospitality1704.0%
Professional & Business Services300.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,76016.70
Financial Activities88015.07
Other Services1,46012.75
Leisure and Hospitality17012.10
Professional & Business Services3010.83
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.78 $22.26  -$7.48
2014$14.38+2.8%$21.66 +2.8%-$7.27
2013$13.97+2.9%$21.04 +2.9%-$7.07
2012$13.64+2.5%$20.54 +2.5%-$6.90
2011$13.36+2.1%$20.12 +2.1%-$6.76
2010$13.09+2.0%$19.72 +2.0%-$6.62
2009$12.79+2.4%$19.27 +2.4%-$6.47
2008$12.73+.5%$19.18 +.5%-$6.44
2007$12.71+.2%$19.14 +.2%-$6.43
2006$12.36+2.8%$18.61 +2.8%-$6.25
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.78 $26.98  -$12.20
2014$14.38+2.8%$26.76 +.8%-$12.37
2013$13.97+2.9%$26.19 +2.2%-$12.21
2012$13.64+2.5%$25.66 +2.1%-$12.02
2011$13.36+2.1%$25.22 +1.7%-$11.86
2010$13.09+2.0%$24.82 +1.6%-$11.72
2009$12.79+2.4%$24.41 +1.7%-$11.61
2008$12.73+.5%$24.08 +1.4%-$11.34
2007$12.71+.2%$23.46 +2.6%-$10.75
2006$12.36+2.8%$22.71 +3.3%-$10.35

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.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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