Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $45,260 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $71,570
Employed locally 17,690
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $56,240
    90th
    $71,570

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 54% 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
    Rochester, NY $43,610
    Glens Falls, NY $43,320
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,290
    Syracuse, NY $41,430
    Albany, OR $41,320

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,350
    Cashiers $35,440
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $85,650
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $78,060
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $166,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $58,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in New York, NY-NJ is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in New York, NY-NJ is 17.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.