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Counter and Rental Clerks is a notable career in the 41 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Counter and Rental Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 41-2021 |
| title | Counter and Rental Clerks |
| onet code | 41-2021.00 |
| description | Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 41 |
| tot emp | 398,620 |
| a mean | 43,700 |
| a median | 38,540 |
| a pct10 | 28,580 |
| a pct25 | 34,200 |
| a pct75 | 48,290 |
| a pct90 | 62,030 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a counter and rental clerks typically centers on compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Service Orientation, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.20 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working counter and rental clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (55.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 20% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $49,130 and lowest in Alabama at $30,750 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey) average $46,858. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $49,130 | $47,910 | $35,870 | $57,100 | 670 |
| Washington | $47,420 | $49,640 | $36,430 | $64,090 | 16,010 |
| Vermont | $46,940 | $49,350 | $34,890 | $73,560 | 710 |
| New Hampshire | $45,540 | $50,040 | $31,460 | $74,540 | 1,680 |
| New Jersey | $45,260 | $47,210 | $31,920 | $63,020 | 10,430 |
| Colorado | $44,850 | $49,440 | $34,410 | $72,000 | 14,660 |
| New York | $44,630 | $49,870 | $34,570 | $72,190 | 18,900 |
| Hawaii | $44,250 | $50,570 | $35,060 | $78,450 | 1,540 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 | $46,200 | $30,280 | $64,340 | 5,890 |
| Oregon | $42,730 | $50,040 | $33,610 | $77,960 | 4,570 |
| Massachusetts | $42,720 | $46,020 | $34,290 | $62,340 | 5,830 |
| Virginia | $42,250 | $46,580 | $29,540 | $64,860 | 14,080 |
| Minnesota | $42,220 | $43,910 | $30,150 | $61,830 | 4,230 |
| Montana | $42,220 | $43,990 | $28,520 | $63,280 | 1,390 |
| Alaska | $41,600 | $43,890 | $31,920 | $60,630 | 740 |
| Maine | $41,600 | $43,580 | $33,740 | $57,680 | 1,040 |
| California | $41,350 | $47,550 | $34,570 | $65,000 | 69,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,710 | $42,860 | $26,970 | $58,460 | 10,050 |
| Arizona | $40,360 | $50,980 | $33,020 | $75,700 | 8,100 |
| Rhode Island | $39,040 | $43,880 | $32,530 | $64,180 | 960 |
| Nevada | $38,720 | $39,160 | $29,210 | $49,560 | 2,270 |
| Michigan | $38,310 | $42,490 | $29,540 | $59,430 | 11,610 |
| Wyoming | $38,110 | $40,710 | $27,760 | $60,700 | 1,160 |
| Kansas | $38,060 | $45,710 | $26,340 | $75,310 | 2,460 |
| Delaware | $37,770 | $40,730 | $29,270 | $57,370 | 990 |
| North Carolina | $37,630 | $41,500 | $23,350 | $61,670 | 16,150 |
| Kentucky | $37,620 | $40,780 | $26,270 | $59,300 | 2,320 |
| Maryland | $37,500 | $42,390 | $31,200 | $58,410 | 3,920 |
| Florida | $37,460 | $42,980 | $28,170 | $63,190 | 29,150 |
| Idaho | $37,440 | $40,820 | $30,780 | $54,080 | 1,660 |
| North Dakota | $37,440 | $43,170 | $22,620 | $59,700 | 1,430 |
| Utah | $37,300 | $41,320 | $27,440 | $60,260 | 3,370 |
| Connecticut | $37,290 | $46,210 | $32,650 | $68,570 | 3,470 |
| Illinois | $36,830 | $42,900 | $30,780 | $59,480 | 11,420 |
| South Dakota | $36,800 | $37,940 | $27,640 | $47,620 | 690 |
| Ohio | $36,700 | $42,170 | $24,040 | $70,650 | 9,430 |
| South Carolina | $36,280 | $37,500 | $25,810 | $52,000 | 5,160 |
| Indiana | $36,050 | $37,130 | $23,020 | $53,340 | 9,750 |
| Iowa | $36,050 | $38,570 | $24,130 | $58,980 | 1,600 |
| Georgia | $35,990 | $38,690 | $24,260 | $53,330 | 10,180 |
| Missouri | $35,770 | $37,930 | $28,050 | $53,100 | 5,530 |
| Nebraska | $35,550 | $36,860 | $24,960 | $49,120 | 3,750 |
| New Mexico | $35,440 | $40,160 | $27,680 | $56,560 | 2,460 |
| Texas | $35,210 | $38,430 | $25,680 | $55,390 | 37,680 |
| Tennessee | $34,630 | $37,730 | $22,940 | $56,140 | 5,910 |
| Arkansas | $34,200 | $38,180 | $26,020 | $56,380 | 3,690 |
| Oklahoma | $32,880 | $36,490 | $22,610 | $58,650 | 4,300 |
| Mississippi | $31,420 | $35,830 | $21,220 | $54,800 | 2,870 |
| West Virginia | $31,070 | $34,120 | $21,260 | $50,880 | 1,480 |
| Louisiana | $31,050 | $33,960 | $21,670 | $47,630 | 3,900 |
| Alabama | $30,750 | $34,010 | $22,880 | $46,660 | 7,460 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for counter and rental clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Airplane Charter Clerk or Apartment Rental Clerk frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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