📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Counter and Rental Clerk Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$50,382
per year
Median
$47,258
per year
Hourly
$24.22
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,046
25th Percentile — Junior$42,998
50th Percentile — Median$47,258
75th Percentile — Senior$60,890
90th Percentile — Top Earners$66,993
💡 Top-earning Counter and Rental Clerks in California make up to $66,993 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$45.6k
2021
$46.5k
2022
$47.5k
2023
$48.4k
2024
$49.4k
2025
$50.4k
2026
📈 Counter and Rental Clerk salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.0% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Counter and Rental Clerk Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $78,092 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $74,565 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $86,657 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $93,207 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $54,413 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $61,466 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $73,054 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $54,413 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $71,542 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $70,535 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $64,489 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $59,451 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $78,092 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $59,451 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $56,428 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $61,466 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $57,939 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $74,565 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $80,611 +60.0% Medium
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Counter and Rental Clerk Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Counter and Rental Clerks. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $50,382 per year, California's Counter and Rental Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $35,046–$42,998, while experienced Counter and Rental Clerks can command $60,890–$66,993.

Looking ahead, the Counter and Rental Clerk profession in California is projected to grow at 2.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Counter and Rental Clerk salary in California is $50,382 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $35,480.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Counter and Rental Clerks the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Counter and Rental Clerk employment.
  • At $50,382/year, California Counter and Rental Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $35,480/year.