Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $30,420 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $22,150
90th percentile $46,720
Employed locally 220
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,150
    25th
    $26,020
    50th (median)
    $30,420
    75th
    $37,850
    90th
    $46,720

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Sheboygan, WI $43,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,200
    Rome, GA $38,940
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $38,520
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,440
    Michigan $38,310

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$27,830
    Cashiers$27,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$39,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,920
    Insurance Sales Agents$56,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Athens, GA is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Athens, GA is 21.1% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,150 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,020.