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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment800
Mean wage$19.08
Entry wage$11.96
10th percentile wage$11.13
50th percentile wage$15.87
90th percentile wage$32.78
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities26032.5%
Other Services23029.1%
Financial Activities23028.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities260$19.41
Other Services230$16.65
Financial Activities230$14.19
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.87 $14.76 $1.11
2017$15.59+1.8%$14.50+1.8%$1.09
2016$15.13+3.0%$14.07+3.0%$1.06
2015$14.94+1.2%$13.90+1.2%$1.05
2014$14.78+1.1%$13.75+1.1%$1.03
2013$14.36+2.9%$13.36+2.9%$1.00
2012$14.01+2.5%$13.03+2.5%$0.98
2011$13.73+2.1%$12.77+2.1%$0.96
2010$13.46+2.0%$12.51+2.0%$0.94
2009$13.15+2.4%$12.23+2.4%$0.92
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.87 $21.63 -$5.76
2017$15.59+1.8%$21.40+1.1%-$5.81
2016$15.13+3.0%$20.83+2.8%-$5.69
2015$14.94+1.2%$20.35+2.3%-$5.41
2014$14.78+1.1%$19.93+2.1%-$5.14
2013$14.36+2.9%$19.50+2.2%-$5.14
2012$14.01+2.5%$19.11+2.1%-$5.09
2011$13.73+2.1%$18.78+1.7%-$5.05
2010$13.46+2.0%$18.48+1.6%-$5.02
2009$13.15+2.4%$18.17+1.7%-$5.02
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$15.87800
Northwest$14.02620
North Central$13.561,700
Eastern$13.10300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$13.561,700
South Central$15.87800
Southwest$12.49700
Northwest$14.02620
Wages in other areas
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