Counter and Rental Clerks pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $22.25 an hour ($46,270 a year). About 18,320 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($41,300). New York ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.92 | $35,190 |
| 25% of workers | $18.74 | $38,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.25 | $46,270 |
| 75% of workers | $27.95 | $58,130 |
| 90% of workers | $35.35 | $73,530 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $48,040 | 16,880 |
| Rochester | $46,480 | 1,340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $45,990 | 1,080 |
| Glens Falls | $45,300 | 210 |
| Syracuse | $45,280 | 880 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $43,880 | 1,350 |
| Elmira | $43,420 | 90 |
| Ithaca | $42,590 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $42,230 | 790 |
| Binghamton | $41,220 | 300 |
| Utica-Rome | $40,790 | 230 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $40,020 | 170 |
| Kingston | $38,280 | 160 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $37,720 |
| Cashiers | $35,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $92,190 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $79,590 |
| Parts Salespersons | $45,180 |
| Order Clerks | $48,320 |
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