Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $37,220 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 190
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $32,570
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $60,850

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $44,710
    Charlottesville, VA $44,030

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$30,250
    Retail Salespersons$32,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,240
    Parts Salespersons$36,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Rockford, IL is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Rockford, IL is 3.4% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,570.