Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in California
Counter and Rental Clerks in California make a median of $41,350 a year, or about $19.88 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $41K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level counter and rental clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Counter and Rental Clerks salary by metro in California
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $47K | +14% | 2,850 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $45K | +9% | 9,030 |
| Napa | $45K | +8% | 210 |
| Vallejo | $44K | +7% | 620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $44K | +7% | 800 |
| Modesto | $44K | +5% | 700 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $41K | -0% | 420 |
| Salinas | $41K | -0% | 600 |
| Redding | $41K | -1% | 310 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $40K | -2% | 540 |
| Merced | $40K | -2% | 220 |
| Chico | $40K | -3% | 400 |
| Yuba City | $40K | -4% | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $39K | -6% | 6,050 |
| El Centro | $39K | -6% | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39K | -6% | 6,390 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $39K | -7% | 1,290 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $39K | -7% | 4,720 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $39K | -7% | 780 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $38K | -7% | 990 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38K | -7% | 26,410 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $38K | -8% | 130 |
| Fresno | $38K | -8% | 1,610 |
| Visalia | $38K | -9% | 470 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $38K | -9% | 1,050 |
Showing 1–10 of 25 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do counter and rental clerks make in California?
The median is $41,350 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,570, and experienced counter and rental clerks can clear $65,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,869/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 86.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a counter and rental clerks salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median counter and rental clerks salary is worth about $38,958 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do counter and rental clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.