SOC 41-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counter and Rental Clerks — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Pensacola, FL is $38,380 per year, close to the national median of $41,300 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Pensacola, FL is $38,380 per year, close to the national median of $41,300 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,270 and $45,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,400 and the ninetieth at $57,800.
Employment stands at 740, or 3.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $40,330. Of the 386 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 311th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,400 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $31,270 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,380 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $45,260 | +9.6% |
| 90th | $57,800 | +40.0% |
| Mean | $41,090 | −0.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $40,330 | 510 | |
| 2 | North Port | $39,630 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $38,960 | 520 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $38,900 | 1,100 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $38,640 | 590 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $38,170 | 3,930 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $38,080 | 3,780 | |
| 8 | Sebastian | $38,060 | 150 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $37,650 | 2,060 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $37,650 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,380 buys what $37,118 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,118US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,380 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,400 to $57,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $40,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $38,380, or $18.45 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 Pensacola, FL is 7.1% 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 Pensacola, FL earns more than $57,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,400 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 Naples, at $40,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 740 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. 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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