Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $38,500 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $71,460
Employed locally 250
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,730
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $56,470
    90th
    $71,460

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 44% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,260
    Rochester, NY $43,610
    Glens Falls, NY $43,320
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,290
    Syracuse, NY $41,430

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$33,960
    Cashiers$31,200
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,820
    Insurance Sales Agents$68,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Utica, NY is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Utica, NY is 0.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,730.