Counter and Rental Clerks Salary
Counter and Rental Clerks in Eagle Pass, TX make a median of $32,030 a year, or about $15.4 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
So what does $32K get you in Eagle Pass?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Eagle Pass’s Regional Price Parity (83.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Eagle Pass
Pay for counter and rental clerks in Eagle Pass runs about 22% below the U.S. median of $41K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $973/month, which is 42% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 83.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 16% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for counter and rental clerkss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for counter and rental clerks in metros near Eagle Pass, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $38K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $36K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $38K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Eagle Pass, TX
Entry-level counter and rental clerks (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Counter and Rental Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Counter and Rental Clerks salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $54K | +30% | 480 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +18% | 9,540 |
| Vermont | $48K | +17% | 750 |
| Washington | $48K | +16% | 14,600 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | +14% | 1,590 |
| Maine | $47K | +13% | 1,180 |
| Rhode Island | $46K | +12% | 840 |
| New York | $46K | +12% | 18,320 |
| Colorado | $46K | +12% | 13,900 |
| Wisconsin | $46K | +11% | 6,600 |
| Virginia | $46K | +10% | 12,910 |
| California | $45K | +9% | 67,770 |
| Minnesota | $45K | +9% | 4,710 |
| North Dakota | $45K | +8% | 1,460 |
| Hawaii | $44K | +8% | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $44K | +7% | 8,220 |
| Arizona | $44K | +6% | 11,080 |
| Montana | $44K | +6% | 1,490 |
| Wyoming | $44K | +6% | 900 |
| Oregon | $44K | +6% | 5,450 |
| Alaska | $43K | +5% | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $43K | +4% | 10,780 |
| Maryland | $39K | -4% | 4,060 |
| Connecticut | $39K | -4% | 3,060 |
| Idaho | $39K | -5% | 2,070 |
| Michigan | $39K | -5% | 13,410 |
| Nevada | $39K | -5% | 2,460 |
| Kansas | $39K | -5% | 2,990 |
| Kentucky | $39K | -6% | 2,960 |
| Iowa | $39K | -6% | 1,900 |
| Delaware | $39K | -7% | 870 |
| Georgia | $39K | -7% | 11,490 |
| Ohio | $39K | -7% | 9,400 |
| North Carolina | $38K | -7% | 17,580 |
| Illinois | $38K | -8% | 8,440 |
| Tennessee | $38K | -8% | 7,640 |
| Missouri | $38K | -8% | 4,880 |
| Florida | $38K | -8% | 27,160 |
| Utah | $38K | -9% | 3,280 |
| South Carolina | $37K | -10% | 6,280 |
| Texas | $37K | -10% | 36,600 |
| Oklahoma | $37K | -10% | 3,920 |
| Indiana | $37K | -11% | 7,990 |
| Nebraska | $36K | -12% | 3,960 |
| South Dakota | $36K | -12% | 690 |
| Mississippi | $36K | -12% | 2,820 |
| New Mexico | $36K | -14% | 2,360 |
| Alabama | $35K | -15% | 8,010 |
| Arkansas | $35K | -15% | 3,560 |
| Louisiana | $35K | -15% | 3,740 |
| West Virginia | $35K | -16% | 2,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a counter and rental clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Eagle Pass?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $32K, rent takes 42% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for counter and rental clerks in Eagle Pass?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new counter and rental clerks typically earn — is $24K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,417/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 69% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is counter and rental clerk a high-paying job in Eagle Pass?
Local pay runs 22% below the national median — $32K here vs. $41K nationally. Cost of living is 16% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Eagle Pass compare to the national average for counter and rental clerks?
Eagle Pass pays $32K median vs. the U.S. average of $41K — that’s -22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 83.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $38K — below the national median.
How much do counter and rental clerks make in Eagle Pass, TX?
The median is $32,030 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,620, and experienced counter and rental clerks can clear $41,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Eagle Pass?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,315/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 42% 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 Eagle Pass?
Eagle Pass 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 $38,222 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.