Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $40,370 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $62,820
Employed locally 540
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $40,370
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $62,820

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 43% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 57% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,510
    Cashiers $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,280
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.