Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $40,400 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.42
10th percentile $30,220
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 1,830
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,220
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $52,570
    90th
    $62,750

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 47% 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
    Madison, WI $45,880
    Kenosha, WI $45,410
    Eau Claire, WI $45,210
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $45,130
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $45,000
    Fond du Lac, WI $44,920

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,650
    Cashiers $29,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,220 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.