Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $43,990 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $36,000
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 560
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,000
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $46,950
    90th
    $56,420

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,060
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $46,240

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Portland, ME is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 14.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,000 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.