SOC 41-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counter and Rental Clerks — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $37,160 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 10.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $37,160 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 10.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,680 and $46,330. The lowest tenth earn under $23,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,880.
The area has 3,920 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 42nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $37,850. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 588th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,800 | −42.4% |
| 25th | $29,680 | −28.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,160 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $46,330 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $61,880 | +49.8% |
| Mean | $41,180 | −0.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $37,850 | 1,670 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $37,280 | 1,030 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $36,300 | 100 | |
| 4 | Enid | $33,040 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $37,160 goes as far as $42,323 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,323US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,160 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,800 to $61,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $37,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $37,160, or $17.87 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 Oklahoma is 10.0% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $61,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,800 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 Oklahoma City, at $37,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,920 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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