Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $38,870 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $77,610
Employed locally 190
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $38,870
    75th
    $50,460
    90th
    $77,610

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 31% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Napa, CA $44,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,750
    Retail Salespersons $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,280
    Parts Salespersons $36,400
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in El Centro, CA is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 0.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.