Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		2,720
Mean wage		$20.12
Entry wage		$13.80
10th percentile wage		$12.50
50th percentile wage		$17.92
90th percentile wage		$30.18

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	760	27.8%
Personal and Laundry Services	520	19.2%
Rental and Leasing Services	480	17.7%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	240	8.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Accommodation	20	$23.60
Real Estate	170	$23.41
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	240	$23.37
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	760	$23.10

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.92		$16.28		$1.64
2021	$17.20	+4.2%	$15.63	+4.2%	$1.57
2020	$16.36	+5.2%	$14.86	+5.2%	$1.50
2019	$15.63	+4.7%	$14.20	+4.7%	$1.43
2018	$15.13	+3.3%	$13.74	+3.3%	$1.38
2017	$14.57	+3.8%	$13.24	+3.8%	$1.33
2016	$14.54	+.2%	$13.21	+.2%	$1.33
2015	$14.06	+3.4%	$12.77	+3.4%	$1.29
2014	$13.75	+2.2%	$12.49	+2.2%	$1.26
2013	$13.46	+2.2%	$12.23	+2.2%	$1.23
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.92		$24.37		-$6.45
2021	$17.20	+4.2%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$6.21
2020	$16.36	+5.2%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$6.26
2019	$15.63	+4.7%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$6.34
2018	$15.13	+3.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$6.21
2017	$14.57	+3.8%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$6.15
2016	$14.54	+.2%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$5.70
2015	$14.06	+3.4%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$5.67
2014	$13.75	+2.2%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$5.56
2013	$13.46	+2.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$5.50

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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