Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $38,540 +0% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $26,700
90th percentile $56,490
Employed locally 2,220
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,700
    25th
    $32,510
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $56,490

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 48% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,020
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $71,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,700 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,510.