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Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment960
Mean wage$21.55
Entry wage$14.20
10th percentile wage$13.97
50th percentile wage$17.16
90th percentile wage$32.87
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities38039.8%
Financial Activities18019.2%
Other Services18018.9%
Leisure and Hospitality17017.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities380$21.47
Financial Activities180$18.31
Other Services180$16.30
Professional and Business Services30$15.67
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  $17.16 $17.62 -$0.46
2022$16.59+3.4%$17.03+3.4%-$0.44
2021$15.49+7.1%$15.90+7.1%-$0.41
2020$14.73+5.2%$15.12+5.2%-$0.39
2019$14.07+4.7%$14.45+4.7%-$0.37
2018$13.62+3.3%$13.98+3.3%-$0.36
2017$13.12+3.8%$13.47+3.8%-$0.35
2016$13.09+.2%$13.44+.2%-$0.35
2015$12.66+3.4%$13.00+3.4%-$0.33
2014$12.38+2.2%$12.71+2.2%-$0.33
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.16 $25.78 -$8.62
2022$16.59+3.4%$24.92+3.4%-$8.33
2021$15.49+7.1%$23.58+5.7%-$8.09
2020$14.73+5.2%$22.77+3.5%-$8.04
2019$14.07+4.7%$22.13+2.9%-$8.05
2018$13.62+3.3%$21.48+3.0%-$7.86
2017$13.12+3.8%$20.87+2.9%-$7.74
2016$13.09+.2%$20.38+2.4%-$7.29
2015$12.66+3.4%$19.86+2.6%-$7.20
2014$12.38+2.2%$19.44+2.2%-$7.06
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
Northwest $18.35  450  
Eastern $17.95  310  
Southwest $17.69  670  
North Central $17.16  960  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $17.16  960  
South Central $17.06  710  
Southwest $17.69  670  
Northwest $18.35  450  
Wages in other areas
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