Counter and Rental Clerks pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for counter and rental clerks is $18.25 an hour ($37,960 a year). About 7,640 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($41,300). Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for counter and rental clerks in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.51 | $28,110 |
| 25% of workers | $15.03 | $31,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| 75% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| 90% of workers | $27.77 | $57,760 |
Counter and Rental Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $39,890 | 2,370 |
| Chattanooga | $37,850 | 700 |
| Knoxville | $37,440 | 1,080 |
| Memphis | $37,430 | 1,610 |
| Johnson City | $37,370 | 220 |
| Jackson | $37,360 | 200 |
| Cleveland | $36,730 | 90 |
| Clarksville | $36,380 | 220 |
| Morristown | $36,120 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,760 | 260 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $31,950 |
| Cashiers | $28,590 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $61,630 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $60,230 |
| Parts Salespersons | $36,110 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
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