Counter and Rental Clerks pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $23.51 an hour ($48,900 a year). About 9,540 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($41,300). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.09 | $35,540 |
| 25% of workers | $18.87 | $39,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| 75% of workers | $28.37 | $59,020 |
| 90% of workers | $36.31 | $75,520 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $48,600 | 350 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $46,530 | 340 |
| Vineland | $45,620 | 120 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $34,590 |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,520 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,250 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,740 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $79,200 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $79,410 |
| Parts Salespersons | $45,510 |
| Order Clerks | $46,270 |
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