Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,670 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $62,730
Employed locally 640
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $30,270
    50th (median)
    $38,670
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $62,730

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,920
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $42,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $40,950
    Grand Junction, CO $40,930

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,880
    Cashiers$28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,810
    Insurance Sales Agents$62,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Asheville, NC is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Asheville, NC is 0.3% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,270.