Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $29,550 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $21,500
90th percentile $44,730
Employed locally 670
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,500
    25th
    $26,760
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $34,280
    90th
    $44,730

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 43% 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
    Midland, TX $38,140
    Odessa, TX $37,440
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $35,700
    Sherman-Denison, TX $34,990

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$26,640
    Cashiers$24,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,710
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$48,700
    Parts Salespersons$27,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in McAllen, TX is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $21,500 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,760.