Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $31,060 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.94
10th percentile $21,690
90th percentile $45,770
Employed locally 450
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,690
    25th
    $26,740
    50th (median)
    $31,060
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $45,770

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 48% 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
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,230
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $44,780

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,170
    Cashiers$27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$51,060
    Parts Salespersons$36,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Tuscaloosa, AL is $14.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 19.4% below 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $21,690 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,740.