Counter and Rental Clerks - Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $25,620 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $12.32. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $12.03 and most workers in this occupation earn between $8.40 and $13.84 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $25,620 | ||
| National Hourly | $12.32 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $17,462 | $25,013 | $28,788 |
| Statewide Hourly | $8.40 | $12.03 | $13.84 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $17,823 | $27,008 | $31,601 |
| Hourly | $8.57 | $12.98 | $15.19 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $17,517 | $23,640 | $26,702 |
| Hourly | $8.42 | $11.37 | $12.84 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $21,031 | $28,421 | $32,116 |
| Hourly | $10.11 | $13.66 | $15.44 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $17,823 | $27,008 | $31,601 |
| Hourly | $8.57 | $12.98 | $15.19 |
| Eastern Annual | $17,534 | $20,158 | $21,471 |
| Hourly | $8.43 | $9.69 | $10.32 |
| Northern Annual | $17,151 | $25,443 | $29,588 |
| Hourly | $8.25 | $12.23 | $14.23 |
| Southwestern Annual | $17,240 | $21,865 | $24,177 |
| Hourly | $8.29 | $10.51 | $11.62 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 2,340 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 19 percent and an estmated 2,800 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 45 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2,340 | 2,800 | 1.78% | 45 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 1,290 | 1,510 | 1.60% | 22 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | 160 | 200 | 1.74% | 3 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 1,290 | 1,510 | 1.60% | 22 |
| Eastern | 310 | 370 | 1.87% | 6 |
| Northern | 490 | 650 | 2.84% | 16 |
| Southwestern | 290 | 340 | 1.45% | 5 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Counter and Rental Clerks usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 52% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 48% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
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No New Mexico public based training programs found for this specific occupation. However, please consider reviewing the list of NM Educational Opportunities and contacting a New Mexico Institution of Higher Education to see if a program in the related Career Cluster is available. |
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| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC Non-Resident Agents | NM Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division NMID Agents Licensing Bu 1120 Paseo De Peralta, PERA Bldg., Romm 434, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-4601 www.nmprc.state.nm.us/als.htm | 2010 | 91,217 |
| PRC Resident Agents | NM Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division NMID Agents Licensing Bu 1120 Paseo De Peralta, PERA Bldg., Romm 434, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-4601 www.nmprc.state.nm.us/als.htm | 2010 | 9,159 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | * |
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | * |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | * |
| Construction of Buildings | * |
| Food and Beverage Stores | * |
| General Merchandise Stores | 1.1% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 3.4% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | * |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 7.5% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 10.2% |
| Real Estate | * |
| Rental and Leasing Services | 28.1% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 5.0% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 0.9% |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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