Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $43,430 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $63,620
Employed locally 2,870
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $54,500
    90th
    $63,620

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $44,730
    Corvallis, OR $44,560
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Richmond, VA is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Richmond, VA is 12.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.