California Median
$45,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $41,300
State Rank
#12 of 51
67,770 employed here
How much do Counter and Rental Clerks make in California?
Counter and Rental Clerks in California take home a median of $45,010 annually — roughly $21.64 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $41,300.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,790 while the top 10% make $69,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,630 and $53,640 a year.
Counter and Rental Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,790 | $17.21 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,630 | $18.09 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,010 | $21.64 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $53,640 | $25.79 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $69,800 | $33.56 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Counter and Rental Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Counter and Rental Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $53,760New Jersey $48,900Vermont $48,430Washington $47,820New Hampshire $47,250Maine $46,870Rhode Island $46,360New York $46,270Colorado $46,240Wisconsin $45,720Virginia $45,540Minnesota $44,850North Dakota $44,620Hawaii $44,420Massachusetts $44,070Arizona $43,920Montana $43,900Wyoming $43,860Oregon $43,820Alaska $43,450Pennsylvania $42,910Connecticut $39,490Maryland $39,490Idaho $39,370Michigan $39,350Nevada $39,140Kansas $39,090Kentucky $38,990Iowa $38,960Delaware $38,600Georgia $38,590Ohio $38,590North Carolina $38,230Illinois $38,140Tennessee $37,960Missouri $37,920Florida $37,870Utah $37,550South Carolina $37,340Texas $37,250Oklahoma $37,160Indiana $36,680Nebraska $36,450South Dakota $36,400Mississippi $36,160New Mexico $35,580Alabama $35,170Arkansas $34,940Louisiana $34,910West Virginia $34,780
Working as Counter and Rental Clerks in California
Nationally, about 401,000 people work as Counter and Rental Clerks in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($45,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Counter and Rental Clerks make in California?
The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in California is $45,010 per year, or about $21.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,790 at the entry level to $69,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Counter and Rental Clerks about 9% more than the national median of $41,300. California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Counter and Rental Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,010 a year. About 67,770 Counter and Rental Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.