Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $45,410 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $60,110
Employed locally 300
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $53,710
    90th
    $60,110

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 33% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,550
    Washington $47,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,710
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $45,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,410

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$35,850
    Cashiers$35,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,900
    Parts Salespersons$43,670
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Yakima, WA is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Yakima, WA is 17.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.