📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Counter and Rental Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$33,706
per year
Median
$31,616
per year
Hourly
$16.2
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$23,446
25th Percentile — Junior$28,766
50th Percentile — Median$31,616
75th Percentile — Senior$40,736
90th Percentile — Top Earners$44,819
💡 Top-earning Counter and Rental Clerks in Texas make up to $44,819 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$30.5k
2021
$31.1k
2022
$31.8k
2023
$32.4k
2024
$33.0k
2025
$33.7k
2026
📈 Counter and Rental Clerk salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.0% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Counter and Rental Clerk Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $32,695 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $30,335 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $33,369 -1.0% Medium
Austin $36,402 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $32,358 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $27,639 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $32,695 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $29,324 -13.0% Medium
Plano $34,380 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $26,965 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $27,639 -18.0% Medium
Garland $32,021 -5.0% Medium
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Counter and Rental Clerk Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Counter and Rental Clerks. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $33,706 per year, Texas's Counter and Rental Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $23,446–$28,766, while experienced Counter and Rental Clerks can command $40,736–$44,819.

Looking ahead, the Counter and Rental Clerk profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy 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 Texas is $33,706 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $35,480.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Counter and Rental Clerks the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Counter and Rental Clerk employment.
  • At $33,706/year, Texas Counter and Rental Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $35,480/year.