Counter and Rental Clerk Salary
Counter and Rental Clerks earn a median $41,300 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$41,300
$19.86 per hour
Range
$29,800 – $65,370
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
400,810
across the U.S.
▲7.2%
Pay trend: The median for counter and rental clerks in the U.S. rose from $38,540 (May 2024) to $41,300 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 4.8%.
What counter and rental clerks do
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 46,100
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of counter and rental clerks is projected to grow 3.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 46,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Counter and Rental Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$35,365
per year · effective tax rate 14.4%
$2,947Monthly
$1,474Twice a month
$1,360Every 2 weeks
$17.00Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,776
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,561
- Medicare (1.45%)$599
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,365
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,800 | $14.33 | $26,124 |
| 25th percentile | $35,630 | $17.13 | $30,809 |
| Median (50th) | $41,300 | $19.86 | $35,365 |
| 75th percentile | $50,190 | $24.13 | $42,508 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,370 | $31.43 | $54,705 |
Best cities for counter and rental clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond, VA | $46,520 | $37,698 | $38,523 | 2,610 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $49,350 | $41,833 | $37,642 | 9,140 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $46,900 | $38,509 | $36,404 | 7,760 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,310 | $37,196 | $36,269 | 5,600 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,760 | $37,234 | $36,039 | 8,100 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $48,570 | $39,611 | $35,872 | 2,880 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $48,010 | $39,041 | $35,856 | 6,410 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $39,890 | $34,232 | $35,533 | 2,370 |
| 9 | Virginia Beach, VA | $41,910 | $34,259 | $34,979 | 2,840 |
| 10 | Sacramento, CA | $45,120 | $37,053 | $34,736 | 3,820 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $42,470 | $34,750 | $34,647 | 5,940 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $44,410 | $36,306 | $34,636 | 3,030 |
| 13 | New York, NY | $48,040 | $38,783 | $34,454 | 16,880 |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | $39,770 | $33,057 | $33,958 | 4,990 |
| 15 | Portland, OR | $45,760 | $35,774 | $33,934 | 3,760 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $45,510 | $36,692 | $33,890 | 6,030 |
| 17 | St. Louis, MO | $38,290 | $32,084 | $33,741 | 2,400 |
| 18 | San Francisco, CA | $47,740 | $39,005 | $33,737 | 7,700 |
| 19 | Austin, TX | $38,220 | $32,890 | $33,538 | 3,550 |
| 20 | Riverside, CA | $43,130 | $35,560 | $33,408 | 6,660 |
| 21 | Raleigh, NC | $39,240 | $32,652 | $33,265 | 2,920 |
| 22 | Houston, TX | $37,710 | $32,480 | $32,931 | 7,920 |
| 23 | San Antonio, TX | $35,940 | $31,058 | $32,790 | 3,620 |
| 24 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,340 | $31,111 | $32,510 | 3,030 |
| 25 | Atlanta, GA | $39,530 | $32,514 | $32,495 | 7,130 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $49,350
- San Jose, CA — $48,570
- New York, NY — $48,040
- Washington, DC — $48,010
- San Francisco, CA — $47,740
- Denver, CO — $46,900
- Richmond, VA — $46,520
- Portland, OR — $45,760
- Boston, MA — $45,510
- Philadelphia, PA — $45,310
- Sacramento, CA — $45,120
- Phoenix, AZ — $44,760
- Los Angeles, CA — $44,460
- Minneapolis, MN — $44,410
- Riverside, CA — $43,130
Counter and Rental Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $53,760 | +9.4% | $43,317 | $45,160 – $62,500 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $48,900 | +8.0% | $40,317 | $35,540 – $75,520 | 9,540 |
| Vermont | $48,430 | +3.2% | $39,905 | $37,000 – $76,180 | 750 |
| Washington | $47,820 | +0.8% | $40,603 | $37,670 – $73,970 | 14,600 |
| New Hampshire | $47,250 | +3.8% | $40,145 | $33,270 – $77,660 | 1,590 |
| Maine | $46,870 | +12.7% | $37,858 | $34,820 – $60,610 | 1,180 |
| Rhode Island | $46,360 | +18.8% | $38,309 | $35,270 – $64,900 | 840 |
| New York | $46,270 | +3.7% | $37,456 | $35,190 – $73,530 | 18,320 |
| Colorado | $46,240 | +3.1% | $38,008 | $35,290 – $75,300 | 13,900 |
| Wisconsin | $45,720 | +4.0% | $37,685 | $30,900 – $73,470 | 6,600 |
| Virginia | $45,540 | +7.8% | $36,967 | $31,340 – $74,890 | 12,910 |
| California | $45,010 | +8.9% | $36,971 | $35,790 – $69,800 | 67,770 |
| Minnesota | $44,850 | +6.2% | $36,636 | $30,630 – $67,050 | 4,710 |
| North Dakota | $44,620 | +19.2% | $38,032 | $28,690 – $73,680 | 1,460 |
| Hawaii | $44,420 | +0.4% | $35,989 | $34,490 – $62,410 | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 | +3.2% | $35,607 | $35,220 – $64,410 | 8,220 |
| Arizona | $43,920 | +8.8% | $36,580 | $35,980 – $72,690 | 11,080 |
| Montana | $43,900 | +4.0% | $36,147 | $33,520 – $60,310 | 1,490 |
| Wyoming | $43,860 | +15.1% | $37,422 | $30,050 – $61,640 | 900 |
| Oregon | $43,820 | +2.6% | $34,385 | $34,860 – $78,070 | 5,450 |
| Alaska | $43,450 | +4.4% | $37,092 | $35,490 – $62,400 | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,910 | +5.4% | $35,341 | $26,520 – $61,760 | 10,780 |
| Connecticut | $39,490 | +5.9% | $33,058 | $35,120 – $65,950 | 3,060 |
| Maryland | $39,490 | +5.3% | $32,398 | $33,080 – $71,730 | 4,060 |
| Idaho | $39,370 | +5.2% | $32,835 | $28,010 – $68,100 | 2,070 |
| Michigan | $39,350 | +2.7% | $32,376 | $30,020 – $61,740 | 13,410 |
| Nevada | $39,140 | +1.1% | $33,629 | $30,100 – $57,910 | 2,460 |
| Kansas | $39,090 | +2.7% | $32,207 | $28,280 – $78,380 | 2,990 |
| Kentucky | $38,990 | +3.6% | $32,261 | $27,040 – $61,200 | 2,960 |
| Iowa | $38,960 | +8.1% | $32,656 | $31,820 – $58,490 | 1,900 |
| Delaware | $38,600 | +2.2% | $31,730 | $31,200 – $59,350 | 870 |
| Georgia | $38,590 | +7.2% | $31,807 | $28,650 – $62,400 | 11,490 |
| Ohio | $38,590 | +5.1% | $32,908 | $24,140 – $75,970 | 9,400 |
| North Carolina | $38,230 | +1.6% | $31,881 | $27,110 – $64,070 | 17,580 |
| Illinois | $38,140 | +3.6% | $31,082 | $31,870 – $63,500 | 8,440 |
| Tennessee | $37,960 | +9.6% | $32,681 | $28,110 – $57,760 | 7,640 |
| Missouri | $37,920 | +6.0% | $31,804 | $29,580 – $63,540 | 4,880 |
| Florida | $37,870 | +1.1% | $32,609 | $28,770 – $60,810 | 27,160 |
| Utah | $37,550 | +0.7% | $31,628 | $24,290 – $61,840 | 3,280 |
| South Carolina | $37,340 | +2.9% | $31,099 | $25,730 – $54,460 | 6,280 |
| Texas | $37,250 | +5.8% | $32,110 | $27,430 – $60,390 | 36,600 |
| Oklahoma | $37,160 | +13.0% | $30,911 | $23,800 – $61,880 | 3,920 |
| Indiana | $36,680 | +1.7% | $30,600 | $24,620 – $55,950 | 7,990 |
| Nebraska | $36,450 | +2.5% | $30,689 | $28,080 – $50,690 | 3,960 |
| South Dakota | $36,400 | −1.1% | $31,427 | $26,190 – $48,850 | 690 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 | +15.1% | $30,520 | $23,560 – $56,400 | 2,820 |
| New Mexico | $35,580 | +0.4% | $30,206 | $27,940 – $57,030 | 2,360 |
| Alabama | $35,170 | +14.4% | $28,946 | $23,590 – $48,750 | 8,010 |
| Arkansas | $34,940 | +2.2% | $29,104 | $26,470 – $59,700 | 3,560 |
| Louisiana | $34,910 | +12.4% | $29,569 | $22,020 – $52,610 | 3,740 |
| West Virginia | $34,780 | +11.9% | $29,201 | $22,580 – $48,140 | 2,300 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts Salesperson | $38,630 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier | $36,220 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cashier | $32,880 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $39,320 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Telemarketer | $35,450 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Model | $48,470 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make?
The national median salary for counter and rental clerks is $41,300 a year ($19.86 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,800 and the top 10% earn over $65,370. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays counter and rental clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $53,760. After taxes and local prices, Richmond, VA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many counter and rental clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 400,810 people work as counter and rental clerks nationwide.
All 32 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC