Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $40,340 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.40
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $68,230
Employed locally 220
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $40,340
    75th
    $50,710
    90th
    $68,230

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 38% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Napa, CA $44,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,640
    Retail Salespersons $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,600
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,660
    Parts Salespersons $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Merced, CA is $19.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Merced, CA is 4.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.