Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,020 +22% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $75,740
Employed locally 2,850
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $43,870
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $58,530
    90th
    $75,740

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 30% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 70% 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
    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
    Vallejo, CA $44,140

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Cashiers $41,890
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in San Jose, CA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 22% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,870.