How much does a counter and rental clerk make in Tennessee?
$37,960a year
Median yearly pay for counter and rental clerks in Tennessee. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,110Median: $37,960Highest 10%: $57,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| 25th | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| Median | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $57,760 | $27.77 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $39,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,850 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,440 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,430 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,370 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,360 |
| Cleveland, TN | $36,730 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,380 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,120 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counter and rental clerks.
| 33. Ohio | $38,590 |
| 34. North Carolina | $38,230 |
| 35. Illinois | $38,140 |
| 36. Tennessee | $37,960 |
| 37. Missouri | $37,920 |
| 38. Florida | $37,870 |
| 39. Utah | $37,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.25 ($37,960 a year).
Do counter and rental clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $37,960 against $41,300 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for counter and rental clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays counter and rental clerks the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $39,890 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.