SOC 41-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counter and Rental Clerks — Hagerstown
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hagerstown, MD is $35,470 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 14.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hagerstown, MD is $35,470 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 14.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,200 and $46,750. The lowest tenth earn under $26,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,580.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $39,490. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 298th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,680 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,470 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $46,750 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $59,580 | +44.3% |
| Mean | $40,470 | −2.0% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $39,490 | 1,840 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $37,150 | 80 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $36,830 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hagerstown run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $35,470 buys what $33,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,470 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,680 to $59,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $39,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Hagerstown, MD?
The median annual wage is $35,470, or $17.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,300, so pay in Hagerstown, MD is 14.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hagerstown, MD earns more than $59,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $39,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Hagerstown, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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