Counter and Rental Clerks
Is counter and rental clerks a good career?
It scores 18/100 and ranks #401 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- High volume of openings — about 45,900 a year
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($41,300 vs $61,390)
What counter and rental clerks earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. counter and rental clerks earn between $35,630 and $50,190 a year.
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- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do counter and rental clerks make?
The national median wage is $41,300 a year, with the middle half earning between $35,630 and $50,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is counter and rental clerks a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 18 of 100 and ranks #401 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +3.2% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a counter and rental clerk?
The typical entry-level education is no formal educational credential.
Where do counter and rental clerks earn the most?
Among states, District of Columbia pays the highest median ($53,760). Local pay for every state and metro is below.