Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $41,290 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.85
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 600
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $36,420
    50th (median)
    $41,290
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $75,590

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 56% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Napa, CA $44,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,380

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,470
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $52,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Salinas, CA is $19.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 7.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,420.