Counter and Rental Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for counter and rental clerks is $41,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,780 in West Virginia to $53,760 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,800
- 25th percentile
- $35,630
- Median
- $41,300
- 75th percentile
- $50,190
- Top 10%
- $65,370
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 400,810 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $53,760 | +30% | $45,160 | $62,500 | 480 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $48,900 | +18% | $35,540 | $75,520 | 9,540 |
| 3 | Vermont | $48,430 | +17% | $37,000 | $76,180 | 750 |
| 4 | Washington | $47,820 | +16% | $37,670 | $73,970 | 14,600 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $47,250 | +14% | $33,270 | $77,660 | 1,590 |
| 6 | Maine | $46,870 | +13% | $34,820 | $60,610 | 1,180 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $46,360 | +12% | $35,270 | $64,900 | 840 |
| 8 | New York | $46,270 | +12% | $35,190 | $73,530 | 18,320 |
| 9 | Colorado | $46,240 | +12% | $35,290 | $75,300 | 13,900 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $45,720 | +11% | $30,900 | $73,470 | 6,600 |
| 11 | Virginia | $45,540 | +10% | $31,340 | $74,890 | 12,910 |
| 12 | California | $45,010 | +9% | $35,790 | $69,800 | 67,770 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $44,850 | +9% | $30,630 | $67,050 | 4,710 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $44,620 | +8% | $28,690 | $73,680 | 1,460 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $44,420 | +8% | $34,490 | $62,410 | 1,700 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $44,070 | +7% | $35,220 | $64,410 | 8,220 |
| 17 | Arizona | $43,920 | +6% | $35,980 | $72,690 | 11,080 |
| 18 | Montana | $43,900 | +6% | $33,520 | $60,310 | 1,490 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $43,860 | +6% | $30,050 | $61,640 | 900 |
| 20 | Oregon | $43,820 | +6% | $34,860 | $78,070 | 5,450 |
| 21 | Alaska | $43,450 | +5% | $35,490 | $62,400 | 660 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $42,910 | +4% | $26,520 | $61,760 | 10,780 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $39,490 | −4% | $35,120 | $65,950 | 3,060 |
| 24 | Maryland | $39,490 | −4% | $33,080 | $71,730 | 4,060 |
| 25 | Idaho | $39,370 | −5% | $28,010 | $68,100 | 2,070 |
| 26 | Michigan | $39,350 | −5% | $30,020 | $61,740 | 13,410 |
| 27 | Nevada | $39,140 | −5% | $30,100 | $57,910 | 2,460 |
| 28 | Kansas | $39,090 | −5% | $28,280 | $78,380 | 2,990 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $38,990 | −6% | $27,040 | $61,200 | 2,960 |
| 30 | Iowa | $38,960 | −6% | $31,820 | $58,490 | 1,900 |
| 31 | Delaware | $38,600 | −7% | $31,200 | $59,350 | 870 |
| 32 | Georgia | $38,590 | −7% | $28,650 | $62,400 | 11,490 |
| 33 | Ohio | $38,590 | −7% | $24,140 | $75,970 | 9,400 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $38,230 | −7% | $27,110 | $64,070 | 17,580 |
| 35 | Illinois | $38,140 | −8% | $31,870 | $63,500 | 8,440 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $37,960 | −8% | $28,110 | $57,760 | 7,640 |
| 37 | Missouri | $37,920 | −8% | $29,580 | $63,540 | 4,880 |
| 38 | Florida | $37,870 | −8% | $28,770 | $60,810 | 27,160 |
| 39 | Utah | $37,550 | −9% | $24,290 | $61,840 | 3,280 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $37,340 | −10% | $25,730 | $54,460 | 6,280 |
| 41 | Texas | $37,250 | −10% | $27,430 | $60,390 | 36,600 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $37,160 | −10% | $23,800 | $61,880 | 3,920 |
| 43 | Indiana | $36,680 | −11% | $24,620 | $55,950 | 7,990 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $36,450 | −12% | $28,080 | $50,690 | 3,960 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $36,400 | −12% | $26,190 | $48,850 | 690 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $36,160 | −12% | $23,560 | $56,400 | 2,820 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $35,580 | −14% | $27,940 | $57,030 | 2,360 |
| 48 | Alabama | $35,170 | −15% | $23,590 | $48,750 | 8,010 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $34,940 | −15% | $26,470 | $59,700 | 3,560 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $34,910 | −15% | $22,020 | $52,610 | 3,740 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $34,780 | −16% | $22,580 | $48,140 | 2,300 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Counter and Rental Clerks salary questions
Which state pays counter and rental clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $53,760 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $41,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays counter and rental clerks the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $34,780 a year (−16% vs. national).
Where do most counter and rental clerks work?
California has the most jobs, about 67,770, with a median of $45,010.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.