Career Profile • 41-2021

Counter and rental clerks

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential. 2025 median annual wage: $41300. Projected employment change, 2025–35: 3%.

Counter and rental clerks career field illustration
Typical EducationNo formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage$41,300
Projected Growth3%
Annual Openings46.1
Employment, 2025409.4
Projected Employment, 2035421.9
Related ExperienceNone
On-the-Job TrainingShort-term on-the-job training
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Top Skills for This Career

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Customer service

Understanding customer needs and providing helpful, professional service.

2
Adaptability

Adjusting effectively when priorities, conditions, tools, or expectations change.

3
Interpersonal

Working effectively with people by building relationships, understanding others, and responding appropriately.

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🎓Typical Entry EducationNo formal educational credential
🧰On-the-Job TrainingShort-term on-the-job training
💼Related ExperienceNone

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