Counter and Rental Clerks pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $18.73 an hour ($38,960 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($41,300). Iowa ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.30 | $31,820 |
| 25% of workers | $17.27 | $35,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| 75% of workers | $23.17 | $48,190 |
| 90% of workers | $28.12 | $58,490 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $44,020 | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids | $41,680 | 210 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $40,200 | 270 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $40,200 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $38,920 | 580 |
| Ames | $38,780 | 100 |
| Dubuque | $38,400 | 60 |
| Sioux City | $38,190 | 120 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for counter and rental clerks
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 46,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,360 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,640 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $66,760 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,420 |
| Parts Salespersons | $46,670 |
| Telemarketers | $33,640 |
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