Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $29,560 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $18,970
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 190
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,970
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $29,560
    75th
    $40,090
    90th
    $51,480

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Williamsport, PA $40,200
    Jackson, MS $34,770
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $34,580
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,810

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $26,940
    Cashiers $22,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,200
    Parts Salespersons $30,750
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 23.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $18,970 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.