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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,010
Mean wage$15.57
Entry wage$9.75
10th percentile wage$9.34
50th percentile wage$12.46
90th percentile wage$27.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services34034.1%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities32031.3%
Financial Activities28027.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities280$14.24
Trade, Transportation and Utilities320$13.86
Other Services340$9.85
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
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.46 $17.47  -$5.01
2015$12.30+1.3%$17.24 +1.3%-$4.94
2014$11.95+2.9%$16.75 +2.9%-$4.80
2013$11.66+2.5%$16.34 +2.5%-$4.68
2012$11.42+2.1%$16.01 +2.1%-$4.59
2011$11.19+2.0%$15.69 +2.0%-$4.50
2010$10.94+2.4%$15.33 +2.4%-$4.39
2009$10.88+.5%$15.26 +.5%-$4.37
2008$10.86+.2%$15.23 +.2%-$4.36
2007$10.57+2.8%$14.81 +2.8%-$4.24
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.46 $23.35  -$10.89
2015$12.30+1.3%$22.70 +2.9%-$10.40
2014$11.95+2.9%$22.21 +2.2%-$10.26
2013$11.66+2.5%$21.76 +2.1%-$10.10
2012$11.42+2.1%$21.39 +1.7%-$9.97
2011$11.19+2.0%$21.05 +1.6%-$9.86
2010$10.94+2.4%$20.70 +1.7%-$9.76
2009$10.88+.5%$20.42 +1.4%-$9.53
2008$10.86+.2%$19.90 +2.6%-$9.03
2007$10.57+2.8%$19.26 +3.3%-$8.69
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $13.46 910
North Central $13.11 1,190
Northwest $12.63 670
Southwest $12.46 1,010
Eastern $9.76 570
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $13.11 1,190
Southwest $12.46 1,010
South Central $13.46 910
Northwest $12.63 670
Eastern $9.76 570
Wages in other areas
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