Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,190
Mean wage		$16.45
Entry wage		$10.33
10th percentile wage		$9.72
50th percentile wage		$13.44
90th percentile wage		$26.54

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	1,010	24%
Personal and Laundry Services	870	20.9%
Rental and Leasing Services	680	16.2%
Real Estate	330	8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	50	18.81
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	1,010	17.50
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	270	17.15
Repair and Maintenance	220	16.15

Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)

Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$13.44		$14.46		-$1.02
2016	$13.10	+2.6%	$14.10	+2.6%	-$0.99
2015	$12.96	+1.1%	$13.95	+1.1%	-$0.98
2014	$12.59	+2.9%	$13.55	+2.9%	-$0.95
2013	$12.29	+2.5%	$13.22	+2.5%	-$0.93
2012	$12.04	+2.1%	$12.95	+2.1%	-$0.91
2011	$11.80	+2%	$12.70	+2%	-$0.89
2010	$11.53	+2.4%	$12.40	+2.4%	-$0.87
2009	$11.48	+.5%	$12.35	+.5%	-$0.87
2008	$11.45	+.2%	$12.32	+.2%	-$0.86
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.44		$22.06		-$8.62
2016	$13.10	+2.6%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$8.25
2015	$12.96	+1.1%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$7.94
2014	$12.59	+2.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$7.86
2013	$12.29	+2.5%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$7.75
2012	$12.04	+2.1%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$7.66
2011	$11.80	+2%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$7.59
2010	$11.53	+2.4%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$7.53
2009	$11.48	+.5%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$7.33
2008	$11.45	+.2%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$6.87

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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