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The median annual wage for counter and rental clerks in the US was $41,300 in May 2025 (mean $45,700), with 400,810 people employed, per BLS. Among states, District of Columbia paid the highest median ($53,760) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($23,110).
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $53,760 | $54,160 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $48,900 | $52,020 | 9540 |
| Vermont | $48,430 | $51,950 | 750 |
| Washington | $47,820 | $51,980 | 14600 |
| New Hampshire | $47,250 | $52,700 | 1590 |
| Maine | $46,870 | $47,120 | 1180 |
| Rhode Island | $46,360 | $48,440 | 840 |
| New York | $46,270 | $50,990 | 18320 |
| Colorado | $46,240 | $51,580 | 13900 |
| Wisconsin | $45,720 | $48,010 | 6600 |
| Virginia | $45,540 | $49,920 | 12910 |
| California | $45,010 | $49,330 | 67770 |
| Minnesota | $44,850 | $47,390 | 4710 |
| North Dakota | $44,620 | $47,710 | 1460 |
| Hawaii | $44,420 | $48,270 | 1700 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 | $47,010 | 8220 |
| Arizona | $43,920 | $51,060 | 11080 |
| Montana | $43,900 | $45,430 | 1490 |
| Wyoming | $43,860 | $45,030 | 900 |
| Oregon | $43,820 | $50,160 | 5450 |
| Alaska | $43,450 | $46,860 | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,910 | $44,010 | 10780 |
| Maryland | $39,490 | $46,400 | 4060 |
| Connecticut | $39,490 | $46,520 | 3060 |
| Idaho | $39,370 | $43,590 | 2070 |
| Michigan | $39,350 | $44,070 | 13410 |
| Nevada | $39,140 | $42,090 | 2460 |
| Kansas | $39,090 | $48,420 | 2990 |
| Kentucky | $38,990 | $42,450 | 2960 |
| Iowa | $38,960 | $42,960 | 1900 |
| Delaware | $38,600 | $42,650 | 870 |
| Ohio | $38,590 | $44,840 | 9400 |
| Georgia | $38,590 | $42,920 | 11490 |
| North Carolina | $38,230 | $42,950 | 17580 |
| Illinois | $38,140 | $44,910 | 8440 |
| Tennessee | $37,960 | $40,540 | 7640 |
| Missouri | $37,920 | $43,530 | 4880 |
| Florida | $37,870 | $42,570 | 27160 |
| Utah | $37,550 | $41,980 | 3280 |
| South Carolina | $37,340 | $39,280 | 6280 |
| Texas | $37,250 | $41,540 | 36600 |
| Oklahoma | $37,160 | $41,180 | 3920 |
| Indiana | $36,680 | $38,710 | 7990 |
| Nebraska | $36,450 | $38,160 | 3960 |
| South Dakota | $36,400 | $36,870 | 690 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 | $39,260 | 2820 |
| New Mexico | $35,580 | $40,280 | 2360 |
| Alabama | $35,170 | $36,710 | 8010 |
| Arkansas | $34,940 | $39,730 | 3560 |
| Louisiana | $34,910 | $37,550 | 3740 |
| West Virginia | $34,780 | $35,580 | 2300 |
| Virgin Islands | $29,560 | $33,660 | 140 |
| Guam | $23,600 | $26,100 | 200 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,110 | $30,270 | 1680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do counter and rental clerks make?
The median annual wage for counter and rental clerks in the US was $41,300 in May 2025 (mean $45,700), with 400,810 people employed, per BLS. Among states, District of Columbia paid the highest median ($53,760) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($23,110).
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.