U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsReceive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022), "Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks" (43-4081), "Order Clerks" (43-4151), and "Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks" (43-4181).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414,730 | 1.0 % | $12.32 | $25,620 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.85 | $8.78 | $10.63 | $14.33 | $19.24 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,320 | $18,250 | $22,100 | $29,800 | $40,030 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Goods Rental | 54,720 | 26.74 | $10.43 | $21,690 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 50,370 | 8.88 | $11.88 | $24,710 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 46,830 | 28.99 | $12.67 | $26,350 |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 43,860 | 14.34 | $9.48 | $19,720 |
| Automobile Dealers | 26,870 | 2.67 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 46,830 | 28.99 | $12.67 | $26,350 |
| Consumer Goods Rental | 54,720 | 26.74 | $10.43 | $21,690 |
| General Rental Centers | 8,920 | 22.01 | $13.45 | $27,980 |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 43,860 | 14.34 | $9.48 | $19,720 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 50,370 | 8.88 | $11.88 | $24,710 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Dealers | 26,870 | 2.67 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 3,940 | 0.65 | $15.87 | $33,020 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 180 | 0.15 | $15.87 | $33,010 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | (8) | (8) | $15.83 | $32,930 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 70 | 0.01 | $15.80 | $32,870 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 72,230 | 5.16 | 1.58 | $13.12 | $27,300 |
| Texas | 33,270 | 3.30 | 1.01 | $12.53 | $26,060 |
| Florida | 24,430 | 3.44 | 1.05 | $12.06 | $25,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 16,560 | 3.02 | 0.93 | $12.54 | $26,070 |
| Washington | 15,740 | 5.84 | 1.79 | $12.78 | $26,580 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15,740 | 5.84 | 1.79 | $12.78 | $26,580 |
| California | 72,230 | 5.16 | 1.58 | $13.12 | $27,300 |
| Colorado | 10,960 | 5.08 | 1.56 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
| Indiana | 13,400 | 4.92 | 1.51 | $11.81 | $24,560 |
| Alabama | 8,700 | 4.81 | 1.48 | $10.60 | $22,040 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9,570 | 2.54 | 0.78 | $13.91 | $28,930 |
| New York | 13,150 | 1.58 | 0.48 | $13.90 | $28,920 |
| New Hampshire | 1,780 | 2.96 | 0.91 | $13.87 | $28,850 |
| Maryland | 6,910 | 2.81 | 0.86 | $13.58 | $28,240 |
| Nevada | 2,770 | 2.49 | 0.76 | $13.55 | $28,190 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 21,990 | 5.76 | 1.77 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 9,470 | 2.67 | 0.82 | $12.43 | $25,840 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 8,180 | 3.27 | 1.00 | $12.33 | $25,640 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 7,120 | 5.29 | 1.62 | $13.28 | $27,620 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,840 | 1.37 | 0.42 | $14.22 | $29,570 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,680 | 4.86 | 1.49 | $13.36 | $27,800 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 6,510 | 5.26 | 1.61 | $13.46 | $28,000 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 5,950 | 5.03 | 1.54 | $12.85 | $26,720 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,880 | 2.94 | 0.90 | $13.61 | $28,300 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 5,790 | 3.45 | 1.06 | $12.26 | $25,500 |