Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $33,790 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $25,020
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 90
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,020
    25th
    $27,500
    50th (median)
    $33,790
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $49,680

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 52% 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
    District of Columbia $49,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380
    Peoria, IL $43,940

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,170
    Retail Salespersons$30,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,870
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Ames, IA is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Ames, IA is 12.3% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,020 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,500.