Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $34,500 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 150
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $34,500
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $61,970

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 55% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,100
    Retail Salespersons$30,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,620
    Insurance Sales Agents$76,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.