Counter and Rental Clerks pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $18.38 an hour ($38,230 a year). About 17,580 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($41,300). North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.03 | $27,110 |
| 25% of workers | $15.23 | $31,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.38 | $38,230 |
| 75% of workers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
| 90% of workers | $30.80 | $64,070 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $40,740 | 670 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $39,770 | 4,990 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,240 | 2,920 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $38,480 | 880 |
| Wilmington | $37,900 | 940 |
| Winston-Salem | $37,150 | 860 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $37,060 | 430 |
| Burlington | $36,920 | 230 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $36,800 | 1,560 |
| Greenville | $36,580 | 290 |
| Rocky Mount | $36,240 | 160 |
| Fayetteville | $35,850 | 660 |
| Goldsboro | $35,650 | 150 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $35,280 | 130 |
| Jacksonville | $35,090 | 250 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $31,370 |
| Cashiers | $28,880 |
| Parts Salespersons | $32,480 |
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