Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $41,340 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $78,180
Employed locally 420
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $41,340
    75th
    $49,770
    90th
    $78,180

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 38% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 62% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,660
    Retail Salespersons $36,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,680
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 7.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.