Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $38,550 +0% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $28,930
90th percentile $56,550
Employed locally 310
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,930
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $38,550
    75th
    $47,360
    90th
    $56,550

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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
    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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,300
    Cashiers $28,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,120
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Reading, PA is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Reading, 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,930 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.