Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $36,540 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $23,560
90th percentile $74,570
Employed locally 590
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,560
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $74,570

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counter and Rental Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $49,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,550
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $47,710
    Washington $47,420
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,060

    Nearby metros — Counter and Rental Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,930
    Canton-Massillon, OH $37,420
    Columbus, OH $37,040
    Cleveland, OH $36,940
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,900
    Lima, OH $36,700

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,070
    Cashiers$28,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,280
    Insurance Sales Agents$54,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counter and Rental Clerks make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Akron, OH is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Counter and Rental Clerks salaries?

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Akron, OH is 5.2% below the national median of $38,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counter and Rental Clerks in Akron?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,560 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.