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Counter and Rental Clerks — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+3.2%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

45,900

projected per year

Outlook Rating

As fast as average

What This Means

Employment of counter and rental clerks is projected to grow +3.2% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 45,900 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $38,540 as of the latest data. About 398,620 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High School Diploma