Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $39,200 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $25,200
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 560
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,200
    25th
    $33,190
    50th (median)
    $39,200
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $58,290

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 53% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,690
    Cashiers$28,250
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,690
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,730
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$49,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Lancaster, PA is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Lancaster, PA is 1.7% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,200 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,190.