41-2021

Counter and Rental Clerks

Role Overview

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes “Fast Food and Counter Workers” (35-3023), “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks” (43-4081), “Order Clerks” (43-4151), and “Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks” (43-4181).

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Related Careers

Advertising Sales Agents Advertising Sales Agents Cashiers Cashiers Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$49,130
Washington	$47,420
Vermont	$46,940
New Hampshire	$45,540
New Jersey	$45,260
Colorado	$44,850
New York	$44,630
Hawaii	$44,250
Wisconsin	$43,950
Oregon	$42,730
Massachusetts	$42,720
Virginia	$42,250
Montana	$42,220
Minnesota	$42,220
Alaska	$41,600

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Median Annual Salary

$38,540

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.2%

Avg. annual openings

45.9k

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