Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,110
Mean wage		$16.83
Entry wage		$11.25
10th percentile wage		$10.77
50th percentile wage		$13.89
90th percentile wage		$24.95

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	930	22.6%
Rental and Leasing Services	820	20.0%
Personal and Laundry Services	700	17.0%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	380	9.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	60	$18.79
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	380	$17.77
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	930	$17.24
Repair and Maintenance	320	$16.95

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	$13.89		$15.05		-$1.16
2017	$13.64	+1.8%	$14.78	+1.8%	-$1.13
2016	$13.24	+3.0%	$14.35	+3.0%	-$1.10
2015	$13.08	+1.2%	$14.17	+1.2%	-$1.09
2014	$12.94	+1.1%	$14.02	+1.1%	-$1.08
2013	$12.57	+2.9%	$13.62	+2.9%	-$1.04
2012	$12.26	+2.5%	$13.29	+2.5%	-$1.02
2011	$12.02	+2.1%	$13.02	+2.1%	-$1.00
2010	$11.78	+2.0%	$12.76	+2.0%	-$0.98
2009	$11.51	+2.4%	$12.47	+2.4%	-$0.96
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.89		$22.55		-$8.66
2017	$13.64	+1.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$8.67
2016	$13.24	+3.0%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$8.47
2015	$13.08	+1.2%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$8.14
2014	$12.94	+1.1%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$7.83
2013	$12.57	+2.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$7.76
2012	$12.26	+2.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$7.65
2011	$12.02	+2.1%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$7.56
2010	$11.78	+2.0%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$7.49
2009	$11.51	+2.4%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$7.43

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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