Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		250
Mean wage		$19.78
Entry wage		$13.38
10th percentile wage		$12.82
50th percentile wage		$17.83
90th percentile wage		$31.76

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	100	39.9%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	30	12.1%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	30	11.3%
Management of Companies and Enterprises

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises		$20.76
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	30	$17.73
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	30	$17.18
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	100	$14.63

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.83		$20.03		-$2.20
2017	$17.62	+1.2%	$19.79	+1.2%	-$2.17
2016	$17.17	+2.6%	$19.29	+2.6%	-$2.11
2015	$16.65	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	-$2.05
2014	$16.24	+2.5%	$18.24	+2.5%	-$2.00
2013	$15.92	+2.0%	$17.89	+2.0%	-$1.96
2012	$15.60	+2.0%	$17.53	+2.0%	-$1.92
2011	$15.34	+1.7%	$17.23	+1.7%	-$1.89
2010	$15.06	+1.8%	$16.92	+1.8%	-$1.85
2009	$14.82	+1.6%	$16.65	+1.6%	-$1.82
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.83		$22.55		-$4.72
2017	$17.62	+1.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$4.69
2016	$17.17	+2.6%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$4.54
2015	$16.65	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$4.56
2014	$16.24	+2.5%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$4.53
2013	$15.92	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$4.40
2012	$15.60	+2.0%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$4.31
2011	$15.34	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$4.23
2010	$15.06	+1.8%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$4.21
2009	$14.82	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$4.12

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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