How much does a rental clerk make?

In the U.S., pay can vary with experience, location, and employer—for example, a car dealer, rental shop, or repair business. Special equipment knowledge and harder duties may matter too; a useful license or certificate may help if an employer values it.

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes “Fast Food and Counter Workers” (35-3023), “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks” (43-4081), “Order Clerks” (43-4151), and “Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks” (43-4181).

What's a typical day like?

They greet customers or answer calls, find out what someone needs, explain choices and rental rules, complete forms, and take payment. They also reserve items and inspect returns, then prepare them for the next customer.

In the U.S., no formal education or related experience is typically required for this job. New clerks learn about the products, rental rules, forms, and checkout through short on-the-job training.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.

A rental clerk may hand out equipment to people taking part in a sports event or other recreation—not just rent things to one customer at a time.