SOC 41-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counter and Rental Clerks — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK is $37,850 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 8.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK is $37,850 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 8.4%. Half of workers earn between $30,310 and $47,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,390 and the ninetieth at $64,830.
The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Tulsa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 465th of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,390 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $30,310 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $37,850 | −8.4% |
| 75th | $47,710 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $64,830 | +57.0% |
| Mean | $42,520 | +3.0% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $37,850 goes as far as $43,109 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,109US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,850 a year, 8.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,390 to $64,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $37,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $37,850, or $18.20 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 City, OK is 8.4% 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 City, OK earns more than $64,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,390 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 Tulsa, at $37,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,670 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. 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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