Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $39,320 +2% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $57,550
Employed locally 190
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $28,520
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $42,070
    90th
    $57,550

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,020
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $45,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Eau Claire, WI $45,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Fond du Lac, WI $44,920

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,580
    Retail Salespersons $28,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $38,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,040
    Parts Salespersons $27,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Houma, LA is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Houma, LA is 2% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,520.