How much does a counter and rental clerk make in Salem?
$42,290a year
Median yearly pay for counter and rental clerks in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $20.33 an hour or $3,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.33
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,060Median: $42,290Highest 10%: $74,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| 25th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $42,290 | $20.33 | |
| 75th | $57,040 | $27.42 | |
| 90th | $74,500 | $35.82 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for counter and rental clerks.
| Portland, OR | $45,760 |
| Bend, OR | $44,810 |
| Corvallis, OR | $44,460 |
| Medford, OR | $42,120 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,480 |
| Albany, OR | $38,380 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,120 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $99,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $73,360 |
| Sales Representative | $67,700 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $62,400 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,650 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,130 |
| Security | $55,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,200 |
| Real Estate Broker | $47,110 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $46,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $20.33 ($42,290 a year).
Do counter and rental clerks make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $42,290 against $41,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,820, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for counter and rental clerk pay?
116 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a counter and rental clerk make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,500 or more.
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.