Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $36,940 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $23,830
90th percentile $67,940
Employed locally 1,770
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,830
    25th
    $28,270
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $67,940

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,930
    Canton-Massillon, OH $37,420
    Columbus, OH $37,040
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,900
    Ohio $36,700
    Lima, OH $36,700

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,830 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,270.