Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $36,960 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $23,130
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 880
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,130
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $61,990

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 43% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,920
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $42,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $40,950
    Grand Junction, CO $40,930

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$27,540
    Retail Salespersons$29,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,150
    Insurance Sales Agents$59,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Winston, NC is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Winston, NC is 4.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,130 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.