Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $36,840 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $23,070
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 490
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,070
    25th
    $29,470
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $59,950

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 39% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,920
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $42,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $40,950
    Grand Junction, CO $40,930

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Cashiers $27,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,510
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Hickory, NC is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Hickory, NC is 4.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,070 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,470.