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Customer Service Representatives
Average Salaries
National (2003) - $26,600
Michigan (2003) - $28,500
Indiana (2003) - $26,700
Benton Harbor (2003) - $26,300
South Bend (2003) - $31,100

Salary Ranges
National (2003) - $17,400 - $43,800
Michigan (2003) - $18,700 - $46,700
Indiana (2003) - $18,100 - $45,800
Benton Harbor (2003) - $17,100 - $51,700
South Bend (2003) - $21,100 - $45,000

Retail Manger/Supervisor
Average Salaries
National (2003) - $31,600
Michigan (2003) - $31,800
Indiana (2003) - $30,200
Benton Harbor (2003) - $33,400
South Bend (2003) - $31,900

Salary Ranges
National (2003) - $19,300 - $57,400
Michigan (2003) - $18,900 - $56,100
Indiana (2003) - $19,000 - $56,600
Benton Harbor (2003) - $21,000 - $66,000
South Bend (2003) - $18,300 - $56,500

Retail Sales Representative
Average Salaries
National (2003) - $18,300
Michigan (2003) - $18,200
Indiana (2003) - $17,500
Benton Harbor (2003) - $18,400
South Bend (2003) - $17,600

Salary Ranges
National (2003) - $13,100 - $36,300
Michigan (2003) - $13,100 - $34,700
Indiana (2003) - $12,600 - $34,800
Benton Harbor (2003) - $13,200 - $34,200
South Bend (2003) - $12,800 - $30,500

Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Michigan Department of Career Development