Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $35,780 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 220
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $35,780
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $55,910

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Napa, CA $44,730
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $40,370
    Williamsport, PA $40,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $40,100
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,520

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,340
    Cashiers $28,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Erie, PA is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Erie, PA is 7.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.