Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $37,750 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $61,300
Employed locally 460
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $37,750
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $61,300

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 44% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,790
    Cashiers $28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 2% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.