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Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment820
Mean wage$23.12
Entry wage$15.03
10th percentile wage$14.79
50th percentile wage$17.87
90th percentile wage$38.70
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers23027.5%
Personal and Laundry Services18022.4%
Real Estate708.8%
Rental and Leasing Services708.0%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries20$27.43
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers230$24.17
Rental and Leasing Services70$21.84
Real Estate70$18.67
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023), Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (43-4081), Order Clerks (43-4151), and Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (43-4181).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $17.87 $18.94 -$1.07
2022$17.28+3.4%$18.31+3.4%-$1.03
2021$16.13+7.1%$17.10+7.1%-$0.96
2020$15.34+5.2%$16.26+5.2%-$0.91
2019$14.65+4.7%$15.53+4.7%-$0.87
2018$14.18+3.3%$15.03+3.3%-$0.84
2017$13.66+3.8%$14.48+3.8%-$0.81
2016$13.63+.2%$14.45+.2%-$0.81
2015$13.18+3.4%$13.97+3.4%-$0.78
2014$12.89+2.2%$13.67+2.2%-$0.77
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.87 $28.00 -$10.13
2022$17.28+3.4%$27.07+3.4%-$9.79
2021$16.13+7.1%$25.61+5.7%-$9.48
2020$15.34+5.2%$24.73+3.5%-$9.39
2019$14.65+4.7%$24.03+2.9%-$9.37
2018$14.18+3.3%$23.33+3.0%-$9.14
2017$13.66+3.8%$22.66+2.9%-$8.99
2016$13.63+.2%$22.14+2.4%-$8.50
2015$13.18+3.4%$21.57+2.6%-$8.39
2014$12.89+2.2%$21.12+2.2%-$8.22
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $18.76  190    
Waterbury $18.15  140    
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.87  820    
Hartford $17.43  1,130    
New Haven $17.32  580  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $17.43  1,130    
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.87  820    
New Haven $17.32  580    
Norwich-New London $17.04  240    
Danbury $18.76  190    
Wages in other areas
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