Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $37,180 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $28,530
90th percentile $57,760
Employed locally 520
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,530
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $47,570
    90th
    $57,760

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 56% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,360
    Cashiers$29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents$75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,530 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.