Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $42,820 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 320
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $42,820
    75th
    $56,110
    90th
    $78,000

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,810
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,660

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,120
    Cashiers $33,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,640
    Parts Salespersons $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Salem, OR is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Salem, OR is 11.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.