Counter and Rental Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,540
↑ 69.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Counter and Rental Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Counter and Rental Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 69.5% since 2011 ($22,740 → $38,540)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,540
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,540 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $37,400 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $35,830 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $31,330 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $30,870 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | $28,820 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $27,290 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | $25,820 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | $25,550 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $24,440 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $23,860 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $23,370 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $23,130 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | $22,740 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.