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Counter Clerk salary
Average counter clerk salary
$14.55
How much does a counter clerk make?
The average counter clerk salary in the United States is $30,268. Counter clerk salaries typically range between $25,000 and $36,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for counter clerks is $14.55 per hour.
Counter clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Counter clerks earn the highest average salary in Vermont.
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Where can a Counter Clerk earn more?
Counter Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average counter clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for counter clerks
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $35,916 | $17.27 |
| 2 | Vermont | $36,620 | $17.61 |
| 3 | Indiana | $33,177 | $15.95 |
| 4 | Idaho | $33,753 | $16.23 |
| 5 | New York | $35,255 | $16.95 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $36,418 | $17.51 |
| 7 | Delaware | $34,799 | $16.73 |
| 8 | Ohio | $32,935 | $15.83 |
| 9 | Washington | $33,651 | $16.18 |
| 10 | Maine | $36,177 | $17.39 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $36,128 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $31,957 | $15.36 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $34,869 | $16.76 |
| 14 | Michigan | $30,714 | $14.77 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $32,768 | $15.75 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $32,529 | $15.64 |
| 17 | Nevada | $34,335 | $16.51 |
| 18 | Oregon | $30,482 | $14.65 |
| 19 | Alaska | $30,079 | $14.46 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $32,631 | $15.69 |
| 21 | Colorado | $31,319 | $15.06 |
| 22 | Virginia | $32,790 | $15.76 |
| 23 | Utah | $29,556 | $14.21 |
| 24 | California | $30,780 | $14.80 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $30,146 | $14.49 |
| 26 | Arizona | $32,494 | $15.62 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $29,849 | $14.35 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $34,087 | $16.39 |
| 29 | Kansas | $26,717 | $12.84 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $27,366 | $13.16 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $28,313 | $13.61 |
| 32 | Missouri | $27,039 | $13.00 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $29,073 | $13.98 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $27,051 | $13.01 |
| 35 | Florida | $27,875 | $13.40 |
| 36 | Texas | $26,660 | $12.82 |
| 37 | Iowa | $26,942 | $12.95 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $26,748 | $12.86 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $25,903 | $12.45 |
| 40 | Alabama | $26,928 | $12.95 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $26,019 | $12.51 |
| 42 | Illinois | $26,672 | $12.82 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $26,895 | $12.93 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $25,457 | $12.24 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $26,042 | $12.52 |
| 46 | Georgia | $25,992 | $12.50 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $26,626 | $12.80 |
| 48 | Maryland | $26,328 | $12.66 |
| 49 | Montana | $26,348 | $12.67 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $24,884 | $11.96 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $24,222 | $11.65 |
Highest paying cities for counter clerks
The highest-paying cities for counter clerks are New York, NY, Reno, NV, and Shoreline, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $35,211 | $16.93 |
| 2 | Reno, NV | $34,845 | $16.75 |
| 3 | Shoreline, WA | $33,737 | $16.22 |
| 4 | Akron, OH | $33,367 | $16.04 |
| 5 | Martinez, CA | $31,291 | $15.04 |
| 6 | Beaverton, OR | $30,528 | $14.68 |
| 7 | Jackson, MI | $30,499 | $14.66 |
| 8 | Saint Louis Park, MN | $30,114 | $14.48 |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | $28,021 | $13.47 |
| 10 | San Juan, PR | $27,685 | $13.31 |
| 11 | Lubbock, TX | $27,229 | $13.09 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $27,098 | $13.03 |
| 13 | Elgin, IL | $26,761 | $12.87 |
| 14 | Atlantic City, NJ | $26,244 | $12.62 |
| 15 | Green Bay, WI | $25,912 | $12.46 |
| 16 | Biloxi, MS | $25,609 | $12.31 |
Counter Clerk salary details
A counter clerk's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a counter clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $30,268 | $2,522 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying counter clerk jobs
The highest paying types of counter clerks are counter sales person, customer service clerk, and counter sales representative.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Repair Agent | $30,440 | $2,537 | $14.63 | 46,009 |
| Counter Sales Representative | $33,527 | $2,794 | $16.12 | 183,752 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| Customer Service Clerk | $33,566 | $2,797 | $16.14 | 361,383 |
| Sales Clerk | $25,739 | $2,145 | $12.37 | 372,651 |
| Services Clerk | $31,246 | $2,604 | $15.02 | 149,892 |
Top companies hiring counter clerks now:
Which companies pay counter clerks the most?
Counter clerk salaries at Steel Dynamics and Resorts World Catskills are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average counter clerk salary at companies like Muckleshoot Casino and VisionCorp Rep are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Dynamics | $39,053 | $18.78 |
| 2 | Resorts World Catskills | $33,056 | $15.89 |
| 3 | Muckleshoot Casino | $32,867 | $15.80 |
| 4 | VisionCorp Rep | $32,753 | $15.75 |
| 5 | UPS | $32,254 | $15.51 |
| 6 | Elgin Sweeper | $31,625 | $15.20 |
| 7 | GEARYS Beverly Hills | $31,253 | $15.03 |
| 8 | Wildhorse Resort & Casino | $30,947 | $14.88 |
| 9 | Wegmans Food Markets | $30,724 | $14.77 |
| 10 | Kinder Holding Corp | $30,694 | $14.76 |
| 11 | KVH Industries | $30,409 | $14.62 |
| 12 | Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort | $30,206 | $14.52 |
| 13 | Workbox Staffing | $30,136 | $14.49 |
| 14 | H-E-B | $29,953 | $14.40 |
| 15 | Kelly Services | $29,939 | $14.39 |
| 16 | Marriott International | $29,908 | $14.38 |
| 17 | Affinity Gaming Finance Corp | $29,847 | $14.35 |
| 18 | Pacific Choice Seafood | $29,847 | $14.35 |
| 19 | Mid-States Bolt & Screw | $29,791 | $14.32 |
| 20 | PIC Group | $29,731 | $14.29 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Counter Clerk salary by industry
The average counter clerk salary varies across industries:
- The average counter clerk salary in the transportation industry is $32,144, the highest of any industry.
- The average counter clerk salary in the finance industry is $30,657.
- Counter clerks in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,563, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for counter clerks
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $32,144 | $15.45 |
| 2 | Construction | $30,657 | $14.74 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $29,867 | $14.36 |
| 4 | Retail | $29,563 | $14.21 |
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Counter Clerk salary trends
The average counter clerk salary has risen by $7,971 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average counter clerk earned $22,297 annually, but today, they earn $30,268 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for counter clerks over the last decade.
Compare counter clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average counter clerk salary over time
Compare counter clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Counter Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,300 | $14.55 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | $28,300 | $13.59 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $26,800 | $12.86 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $25,300 | $12.17 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $25,100 | $12.04 | +4.3% |
Recently added counter clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Soft Count Clerk | Durant, OK | 12/15/2024 | $33,914 |
| Maverick Washington | Casino Count Team & Pull Tab Clerk-Crazy Moose and Coyote Bob's Casino's | Pasco, WA | 12/13/2024 | $35,479 |
| MGM Resorts | Count Team Clerk-New York New York | Las Vegas, NV | 12/12/2024 | $34,436 |
| Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort | Clerk, Count Room | Jackson, CA | 12/10/2024 | $35,479 |
| Ktasuperstores | Deli Counter Clerk | Waimea, HI | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| KTA Super Stores | Bakery Counter Clerk | Waimea, HI | 12/05/2024 | $31,305 |
| Nooksack Northwood Casino | Soft Count Clerk | Lynden, WA | 12/04/2024 | $33,976 |
| Oneida Indian Nation | Drop and Count Clerk | Verona, NY | 11/28/2024 | $34,436 |
| Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen | Counter Clerk | Franklin Town, MA | 11/28/2024 | $16,696 |
| Larry's Markets Inc. | Meat Service Counter Clerk | Seattle, WA | 11/27/2024 | $42,199 |
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