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Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,130
Mean wage$21.62
Entry wage$14.27
10th percentile wage$13.94
50th percentile wage$17.43
90th percentile wage$33.33
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers30026.7%
Personal and Laundry Services15013.7%
Real Estate12010.5%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods1109.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers300$23.48
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods110$22.01
Real Estate120$20.67
Rental and Leasing Services110$19.60
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  $17.43 $17.62 -$0.19
2022$16.85+3.4%$17.03+3.4%-$0.18
2021$15.73+7.1%$15.90+7.1%-$0.17
2020$14.96+5.2%$15.12+5.2%-$0.16
2019$14.29+4.7%$14.45+4.7%-$0.15
2018$13.83+3.3%$13.98+3.3%-$0.15
2017$13.33+3.8%$13.47+3.8%-$0.14
2016$13.30+.2%$13.44+.2%-$0.14
2015$12.86+3.4%$13.00+3.4%-$0.14
2014$12.58+2.2%$12.71+2.2%-$0.13
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.43 $26.35 -$8.92
2022$16.85+3.4%$25.47+3.4%-$8.62
2021$15.73+7.1%$24.10+5.7%-$8.37
2020$14.96+5.2%$23.28+3.5%-$8.31
2019$14.29+4.7%$22.62+2.9%-$8.32
2018$13.83+3.3%$21.96+3.0%-$8.12
2017$13.33+3.8%$21.33+2.9%-$8.00
2016$13.30+.2%$20.83+2.4%-$7.53
2015$12.86+3.4%$20.30+2.6%-$7.44
2014$12.58+2.2%$19.87+2.2%-$7.29
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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