| Area | Year | Period | Hourly Mean | Hourly by Percentile |
| 25th | Median | 75th |
| California | 2012 | 1st Qtr | $20.14 | $15.80 | $19.40 | $23.47 |
| Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand") | [Top] |
| Area | Estimated Year-Projected Year | Employment | Employment Change | Annual Avg Openings |
| Estimated | Projected | Number | Percent |
| California | 2010 - 2020 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 300 | 9.7 | 120 |
| Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange | [Top] |
| Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List) | [Top] |
| | Number of Employers in State of California |
| Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California |
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| Depository Credit Intermediation | 9,651 | 11.7% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 914 | 10.1% |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 14,062 | 8.5% |
| Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers | 2,823 | 5.3% |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 16,446 | 4.5% |
| Business Support Services | 7,410 | 4.4% |
| Electric Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 7,773 | 4.1% |
| Activities Rel to Credit Intermediation | 2,371 | 3.6% |
| Automobile Dealers | 8,134 | 3.4% |
| Legal Services | 57,499 | 3.2% |
| Commercial Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 7,080 | 3.1% |
| Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses | 1,785 | 1.8% |
| Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers | 8,676 | 1.6% |
| Misc Nondurable Goods Merchant Whsle | 4,253 | 1.5% |
| Furniture & Furnishings Merchant Whsle | 1,924 | 1.4% |
| Grocery Product Merchant Wholesalers | 5,559 | 1.4% |
| Apparel/Piece Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 3,358 | 1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholesalers | 4,445 | 1.2% |
| Training Programs (click on title for more information) | [Top] |
| About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network) | [Top] |
| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Keep records of customers` charges and payments. |
| Evaluate customers` computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards. |
| File sales slips in customers` ledgers for billing purposes. |
| Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone. |
| Mail charge statements to customers. |
| Prepare credit cards or charge account plates. |
| Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation. |
| Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested. |
| Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person in order to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report. |
| Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers. |
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| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
| Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others. |
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| Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.) |
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| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
| Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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| Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.) |
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| Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. |
| Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. |
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| Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.) |
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| Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
| Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. |
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