Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $44,940 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 390
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $53,540
    90th
    $59,840

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,550
    Washington $47,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,710
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $45,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,560
    Cashiers $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,070
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,500
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Bellingham, WA is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Bellingham, WA is 16.6% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.