The average salary for a counter and rental clerk in the United States is $41,630, but the range typically falls between $32,240 and $46,790. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.02, with a range between $15.5 and $22.5.
There are approximately 390,300 people employed as a counter and rental clerk in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of counter and rental clerks.The state with the best pay for a counter and rental clerk is New Hampshire, with an average annual salary of $48,840, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $32,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,330 | $13.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,240 | $15.5 |
| Median | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,790 | $22.5 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,600 | $28.65 |
The salary of a counter and rental clerk can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a counter and rental clerk in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for counter and rental clerks are New Hampshire, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Arizona while the worst states are West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Iowa.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,990 | $32,410 | $45,470 |
| Alaska | $30,300 | $39,770 | $53,280 |
| Arizona | $31,440 | $51,290 | $78,610 |
| Arkansas | $25,240 | $36,870 | $56,540 |
| California | $34,320 | $46,720 | $63,480 |
| Colorado | $31,500 | $46,850 | $66,220 |
| Connecticut | $30,180 | $46,670 | $73,260 |
| Delaware | $30,060 | $44,130 | $63,160 |
| District of Columbia | $36,090 | $44,920 | $56,080 |
| Florida | $27,220 | $38,340 | $52,190 |
| Georgia | $23,880 | $35,500 | $48,490 |
| Hawaii | $30,420 | $47,510 | $67,920 |
| Idaho | $28,870 | $37,620 | $48,890 |
| Illinois | $30,170 | $43,750 | $63,120 |
| Indiana | $20,540 | $34,530 | $48,360 |
| Iowa | $21,910 | $32,210 | $44,490 |
| Kansas | $24,120 | $41,860 | $65,940 |
| Kentucky | $23,370 | $37,110 | $51,340 |
| Louisiana | $22,450 | $30,150 | $38,290 |
| Maine | $30,170 | $41,450 | $59,040 |
| Maryland | $29,370 | $41,750 | $56,010 |
| Massachusetts | $34,280 | $44,650 | $58,960 |
| Michigan | $29,110 | $42,550 | $58,560 |
| Minnesota | $28,290 | $41,960 | $60,350 |
| Mississippi | $19,500 | $34,700 | $55,010 |
| Missouri | $26,590 | $35,470 | $49,070 |
| Montana | $28,200 | $41,840 | $61,170 |
| Nebraska | $22,330 | $34,120 | $47,430 |
| Nevada | $27,400 | $37,220 | $50,160 |
| New Hampshire | $30,550 | $48,840 | $77,370 |
| New Jersey | $29,800 | $41,860 | $58,230 |
| New Mexico | $27,310 | $37,310 | $51,080 |
| New York | $34,280 | $46,970 | $63,100 |
| North Carolina | $22,420 | $40,730 | $62,400 |
| North Dakota | $30,510 | $43,560 | $60,000 |
| Ohio | $24,350 | $39,650 | $62,900 |
| Oklahoma | $22,340 | $36,760 | $57,070 |
| Oregon | $31,770 | $49,290 | $76,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $24,040 | $39,800 | $53,300 |
| Rhode Island | $30,490 | $42,160 | $62,090 |
| South Carolina | $24,010 | $35,650 | $48,990 |
| South Dakota | $24,960 | $37,350 | $50,790 |
| Tennessee | $23,180 | $35,380 | $48,800 |
| Texas | $23,410 | $37,140 | $53,480 |
| Utah | $24,700 | $40,080 | $58,240 |
| Vermont | $33,040 | $46,350 | $70,910 |
| Virginia | $27,430 | $42,440 | $60,670 |
| Washington | $34,510 | $45,660 | $61,730 |
| West Virginia | $21,590 | $32,410 | $48,890 |
| Wisconsin | $25,080 | $43,060 | $61,550 |
| Wyoming | $25,850 | $41,070 | $60,530 |
Even between cities, the salary of a counter and rental clerk can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for counter and rental clerks is Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area, AZ with an average salary of $53,340.The city with the lowest average salary for counter and rental clerks is Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $28,070.
Areas with highest average salaries for counter and rental clerks
Areas with lowest average salaries for counter and rental clerks
The number of counter and rental clerks in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of counter and rental clerks has increased by 22,000. On average, the number of counter and rental clerks has been increasing by 1.5% each year. The salary of counter and rental clerks has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of counter and rental clerks has increased by $6,930. On average, the salary of counter and rental clerks has been increasing by 5.0% each year.
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