The salary statistics of counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare counter and rental clerk and parts salesperson salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $56,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons is $56,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons is $20,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $25,580 | -6.14% | 13.14% |
| 2017 | $27,150 | 1.18% | - |
| 2016 | $26,830 | 7.45% | - |
| 2015 | $24,830 | 1.17% | - |
| 2014 | $24,540 | 6.64% | - |
| 2013 | $22,910 | 3.01% | - |
| 2012 | $22,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons in three industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for counter and rental clerk and parts salesperson occupations is the veterinary services industry with an annual salary $31,220. The lowest paying industry is the computer systems design and related services industry (annual salary $18,550). For detailed counter and rental clerk and parts salesperson salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].