Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,860
Mean wage		$17.54
Entry wage		$11.68
10th percentile wage		$11.28
50th percentile wage		$14.74
90th percentile wage		$27.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,630	42.1%
Financial Activities	1,150	29.8%
Other Services	840	21.9%
Professional and Business Services	90	2.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,630	$15.83
Financial Activities	1,150	$15.01
Other Services	840	$13.43
Leisure and Hospitality		$12.52

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	$14.74		$15.43		-$0.69
2018	$14.58	+1.1%	$15.27	+1.1%	-$0.68
2017	$13.96	+4.4%	$14.62	+4.4%	-$0.65
2016	$13.55	+3.0%	$14.19	+3.0%	-$0.63
2015	$13.39	+1.2%	$14.01	+1.2%	-$0.62
2014	$13.24	+1.1%	$13.86	+1.1%	-$0.61
2013	$12.87	+2.9%	$13.47	+2.9%	-$0.60
2012	$12.56	+2.5%	$13.14	+2.5%	-$0.58
2011	$12.30	+2.1%	$12.88	+2.1%	-$0.57
2010	$12.06	+2.0%	$12.62	+2.0%	-$0.56
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.74		$23.07		-$8.33
2018	$14.58	+1.1%	$22.87	+.9%	-$8.28
2017	$13.96	+4.4%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$8.20
2016	$13.55	+3.0%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$8.02
2015	$13.39	+1.2%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$7.69
2014	$13.24	+1.1%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$7.39
2013	$12.87	+2.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$7.33
2012	$12.56	+2.5%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$7.23
2011	$12.30	+2.1%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$7.15
2010	$12.06	+2.0%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$7.09

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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