How much does a counter and rental clerk make in California?
$45,010a year
Median yearly pay for counter and rental clerks in California. That is $21.64 an hour or $3,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.64
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,790Median: $45,010Highest 10%: $69,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| 75th | $53,640 | $25.79 | |
| 90th | $69,800 | $33.56 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $48,570 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,740 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,780 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,490 |
| Napa, CA | $45,280 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,120 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,460 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,970 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,880 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,660 |
| Merced, CA | $43,540 |
| Hanford, CA | $43,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,130 |
| Salinas, CA | $42,880 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $42,470 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,450 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $41,600 |
| Redding, CA | $41,150 |
| Chico, CA | $40,460 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counter and rental clerks.
| 9. Colorado | $46,240 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $45,720 |
| 11. Virginia | $45,540 |
| 12. California | $45,010 |
| 13. Minnesota | $44,850 |
| 14. North Dakota | $44,620 |
| 15. Hawaii | $44,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.64 ($45,010 a year).
Do counter and rental clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,010 against $41,300 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for counter and rental clerk pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays counter and rental clerks the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $48,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.