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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks



Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes “Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop” (35-3022), “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks” (43-4081), “Order Clerks” (43-4151), and “Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks” (43-4181).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 3,390254$20.85/hr$14.06/hr$15.37/hr$18.74/hr$23.78/hr$29.99/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,440$22.26/hr
Financial Activities840$18.12/hr
Professional and Business Services20$21.42/hr
Leisure and Hospitality510$13.60/hr
Other Services580$17.51/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 60$17.62/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$17.55/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 90$17.30/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 110$21.64/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 140$17.62/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 170$18.19/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 180$18.77/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 180$20.71/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 190$17.89/hr3.0%
Southeast Balance of State 190$19.29/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 200$18.62/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 220$19.71/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 250$19.22/hr5.7%
Southeast Minnesota 290$18.00/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 310$18.22/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 400$18.61/hr3.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,990$18.79/hr-0.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,290$18.95/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,390$18.74/hr1.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Cashiers 58,840$15.36/hr-6.8%
Tellers 5,770$19.19/hr-16.3%
Retail Salespersons 67,280$17.34/hr-0.3%


  • Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
  • Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry cleaning, and storage.
  • Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
  • Greet customers and discuss the type, quality, and quantity of merchandise sought for rental.
  • Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
  • Allocate equipment to participants in sporting events or recreational activities.
  • Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
  • Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers, and accept returns.
  • Receive, examine, and tag articles to be altered, cleaned, stored, or repaired.
  • Explain rental fees, policies, and procedures.