Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $37,250 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $26,580
90th percentile $61,760
Employed locally 240
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,580
    25th
    $30,140
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $61,760

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $44,730
    Corvallis, OR $44,560
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,220
    Cashiers $27,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,160
    Parts Salespersons $29,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Blacksburg, VA is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,580 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,140.