Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for counter and rental clerks in the United States was $41,300 ($19.86 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,800 | $14.33 |
| 25th | $35,630 | $17.13 |
| Median | $41,300 | $19.86 |
| 75th | $50,190 | $24.13 |
| 90th | $65,370 | $31.43 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-2021
- Total U.S. employment: 400,810
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 400,810 counter and rental clerks are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Counter and Rental Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,170 | $16.91 | -14.8% | 8,010 |
| Alaska | $43,450 | $20.89 | +5.2% | 660 |
| Arizona | $43,920 | $21.12 | +6.3% | 11,080 |
| Arkansas | $34,940 | $16.80 | -15.4% | 3,560 |
| California | $45,010 | $21.64 | +9.0% | 67,770 |
| Colorado | $46,240 | $22.23 | +12.0% | 13,900 |
| Connecticut | $39,490 | $18.99 | -4.4% | 3,060 |
| Delaware | $38,600 | $18.56 | -6.5% | 870 |
| District of Columbia | $53,760 | $25.85 | +30.2% | 480 |
| Florida | $37,870 | $18.21 | -8.3% | 27,160 |
| Georgia | $38,590 | $18.56 | -6.6% | 11,490 |
| Hawaii | $44,420 | $21.36 | +7.6% | 1,700 |
| Idaho | $39,370 | $18.93 | -4.7% | 2,070 |
| Illinois | $38,140 | $18.34 | -7.7% | 8,440 |
| Indiana | $36,680 | $17.64 | -11.2% | 7,990 |
| Iowa | $38,960 | $18.73 | -5.7% | 1,900 |
| Kansas | $39,090 | $18.80 | -5.4% | 2,990 |
| Kentucky | $38,990 | $18.75 | -5.6% | 2,960 |
| Louisiana | $34,910 | $16.78 | -15.5% | 3,740 |
| Maine | $46,870 | $22.53 | +13.5% | 1,180 |
| Maryland | $39,490 | $18.99 | -4.4% | 4,060 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 | $21.19 | +6.7% | 8,220 |
| Michigan | $39,350 | $18.92 | -4.7% | 13,410 |
| Minnesota | $44,850 | $21.56 | +8.6% | 4,710 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 | $17.39 | -12.4% | 2,820 |
| Missouri | $37,920 | $18.23 | -8.2% | 4,880 |
| Montana | $43,900 | $21.11 | +6.3% | 1,490 |
| Nebraska | $36,450 | $17.53 | -11.7% | 3,960 |
| Nevada | $39,140 | $18.82 | -5.2% | 2,460 |
| New Hampshire | $47,250 | $22.72 | +14.4% | 1,590 |
| New Jersey | $48,900 | $23.51 | +18.4% | 9,540 |
| New Mexico | $35,580 | $17.11 | -13.8% | 2,360 |
| New York | $46,270 | $22.25 | +12.0% | 18,320 |
| North Carolina | $38,230 | $18.38 | -7.4% | 17,580 |
| North Dakota | $44,620 | $21.45 | +8.0% | 1,460 |
| Ohio | $38,590 | $18.56 | -6.6% | 9,400 |
| Oklahoma | $37,160 | $17.87 | -10.0% | 3,920 |
| Oregon | $43,820 | $21.07 | +6.1% | 5,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,910 | $20.63 | +3.9% | 10,780 |
| Rhode Island | $46,360 | $22.29 | +12.3% | 840 |
| South Carolina | $37,340 | $17.95 | -9.6% | 6,280 |
| South Dakota | $36,400 | $17.50 | -11.9% | 690 |
| Tennessee | $37,960 | $18.25 | -8.1% | 7,640 |
| Texas | $37,250 | $17.91 | -9.8% | 36,600 |
| Utah | $37,550 | $18.05 | -9.1% | 3,280 |
| Vermont | $48,430 | $23.29 | +17.3% | 750 |
| Virginia | $45,540 | $21.89 | +10.3% | 12,910 |
| Washington | $47,820 | $22.99 | +15.8% | 14,600 |
| West Virginia | $34,780 | $16.72 | -15.8% | 2,300 |
| Wisconsin | $45,720 | $21.98 | +10.7% | 6,600 |
| Wyoming | $43,860 | $21.09 | +6.2% | 900 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,510/yr
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- Medical Assistants — $45,690/yr
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,260/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $79,920/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for counter and rental clerks?
The median annual wage for counter and rental clerks is $41,300 ($19.86 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays counter and rental clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many counter and rental clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 400,810 counter and rental clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do counter and rental clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.86. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.