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Highest Paying Industries for Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons

The top 100 highest paying industries for counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $48,490, agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing is the highest paying industry for counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons. It is followed by industrial machinery manufacturing industry (average annual salary $47,870). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Table 1. 100 Highest Paying Industries for Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons

Rank	Industry	Average Salary i	Entry Level Salary i	# of Empl. i
1	Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing	$48,490	$30,570	n/a
2	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	$47,870	$27,540	110
3	Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing	$44,040	$27,210	n/a
4	Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing	$40,720	$24,730	140
5	Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	$40,050	$20,620	60
6	Automobile Dealers	$36,700	$20,540	85,220
7	Wired Telecommunications Carriers	$36,530	$24,770	170
8	Telecommunications	$36,360	$24,050	170
9	Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly	$36,300	$18,230	n/a
10	Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	$35,750	$17,930	n/a
11	Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	$35,400	$21,810	25,560
12	Commercial and Industrial Machinery Equipment (except Auto and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	$35,160	$20,070	2,180
13	Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	$35,080	$21,400	80
14	Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	$35,040	$22,020	9,180
15	Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	$35,010	$24,990	50
16	Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair	$34,640	$19,870	3,310
17	Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers	$34,540	$20,460	140
18	Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	$34,310	$20,640	66,140
19	Wholesale Trade	$34,120	$20,390	70,110
20	Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	$33,960	$21,100	270
21	Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services	$33,810	$26,600	40
22	Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers	$33,770	$20,500	4,380
23	Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	$33,710	$19,510	2,310
24	Other Building Equipment Contractors	$33,620	$20,530	40
25	Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers	$33,490	$21,450	750
26	Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers	$33,370	$21,500	10,420
27	Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing	$33,080	$20,330	150
28	Information	$32,990	$18,580	250
29	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	$32,940	$21,420	n/a
30	Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	$32,910	$19,670	23,880
31	Building Equipment Contractors	$32,630	$18,910	410
32	Specialty Trade Contractors	$32,500	$19,190	590
33	Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors	$32,470	$18,420	330
34	Social Assistance	$32,390	$20,220	n/a
35	Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	$31,930	$20,190	620
36	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	$31,800	$17,660	100
37	Air Transportation	$31,360	$19,870	40
38	State government, including schools and hospitals	$31,270	$18,240	60
39	Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance	$31,130	$18,970	17,080
40	Other Specialty Trade Contractors	$31,030	$19,260	140
41	Automotive Repair and Maintenance	$30,890	$18,750	22,800
42	Support Activities for Air Transportation	$30,850	$18,170	270
43	Repair and Maintenance	$30,730	$18,660	26,940
44	Landscaping Services	$30,710	$17,090	50
45	Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores	$30,650	$18,720	3,280
46	Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	$30,630	$18,950	1,360
47	Management of Companies and Enterprises	$30,520	$19,730	1,250
48	Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing	$30,210	$18,280	11,610
49	Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation)	$30,200	$17,890	1,450
50	Federal, State, and Local Government	$30,200	$17,890	1,450
51	Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores	$30,160	$17,380	40
52	Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	$30,120	$17,880	1,440
53	Services to Buildings and Dwellings	$29,940	$18,940	n/a
54	Specialized Design Services	$29,940	$19,030	100
55	Educational Services - State government owned	$29,740	$17,630	50
56	Construction	$29,530	$18,110	1,110
57	Colleges, universities, and professional schools - State government owned	$29,450	$17,580	40
58	Pharmacies and Drug Stores	$29,450	$21,280	350
59	Furniture Stores	$29,310	$19,790	530
60	Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers	$29,150	$17,640	330
61	Utility System Construction	$29,110	$21,550	160
62	Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers	$29,080	$20,860	80
63	Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit	$29,050	$17,790	1,660
64	Local government, including schools and hospitals	$28,930	$17,770	1,600
65	Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores	$28,800	$18,610	650
66	Health Care and Social Assistance	$28,770	$17,550	n/a
67	Specialized Freight Trucking	$28,540	$19,310	120
68	Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	$28,520	$18,660	11,140
69	Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	$28,440	$18,250	205,230
70	Office Administrative Services	$28,430	$18,080	90
71	Health and Personal Care Stores	$28,150	$18,390	580
72	Other Motor Vehicle Dealers	$28,070	$18,780	14,280
73	Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction	$27,970	$21,400	60
74	Security Systems Services	$27,830	$17,380	70
75	Investigation and Security Services	$27,830	$17,380	70
76	Truck Transportation	$27,810	$18,690	190
77	Building Material and Supplies Dealers	$27,810	$18,640	7,860
78	Couriers and Express Delivery Services	$27,800	$19,900	1,090
79	Direct Selling Establishments	$27,670	$17,420	80
80	Activities Related to Real Estate	$27,480	$18,070	34,490
81	Manufacturing	$27,390	$18,100	2,460
82	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	$27,290	$16,690	100
83	Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores	$27,290	$16,810	60
84	Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	$27,270	$17,950	n/a
85	Retail Trade	$27,150	$17,830	253,280
86	Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers	$27,120	$21,490	40
87	Nonstore Retailers	$27,030	$20,090	620
88	Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	$26,990	$20,470	540
89	General Freight Trucking	$26,680	$17,750	n/a
90	Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	$26,500	$18,680	30
91	General Rental Centers	$26,340	$17,740	8,300
92	Machine Shops	$26,150	$17,870	110
93	Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	$26,150	$17,870	110
94	Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers	$25,920	$18,240	4,240
95	Land Subdivision	$25,740	$17,310	n/a
96	Real Estate	$25,720	$17,930	97,920
97	Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers	$25,690	$17,470	1,210
98	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation	$25,440	$18,060	150
99	Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	$25,440	$18,270	730
100	Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	$25,420	$16,770	50