Counter and Rental Clerks

Imminent Risk
87%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
90%
(Imminent Risk)
POLLING
84%
(Imminent Risk)
Average: 87%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
4.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
$37,400
or $17.98 per hour
Volume
390,300
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
2.8/10

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Calculated automation risk

90% (Imminent Risk)

Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

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84% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that it's very probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 90% chance of automation.

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Counter and Rental Clerks' job openings is expected to rise 4.2% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Counter and Rental Clerks' was $37,400, or $17 per hour

'Counter and Rental Clerks' were paid 22.2% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 390,300 people employed as 'Counter and Rental Clerks' within the United States.

This represents around 0.26% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 389 people are employed as 'Counter and Rental Clerks'.

Job description

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

SOC Code: 41-2021.00

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