Counter and Rental Clerks pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $17.95 an hour ($37,340 a year). About 6,280 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($41,300). South Carolina ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.37 | $25,730 |
| 25% of workers | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.95 | $37,340 |
| 75% of workers | $21.46 | $44,630 |
| 90% of workers | $26.18 | $54,460 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $38,910 | 1,290 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $38,620 | 250 |
| Spartanburg | $38,060 | 390 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $37,290 | 1,050 |
| Columbia | $36,900 | 1,180 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $36,370 | 670 |
| Florence | $35,480 | 190 |
| Sumter | $30,910 | 70 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $30,690 |
| Cashiers | $28,530 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,860 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,020 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $64,250 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $58,510 |
| Parts Salespersons | $32,180 |
| Telemarketers | $37,090 |
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