Rental Clerk

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Ideal for those who enjoy customer interaction and problem-solving.
Facilitate smooth transactions and ensure customer satisfaction in rental services.
Engage in diverse tasks, from computing costs to explaining rental policies.

💰 Earn $36K-$48K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry cleaning, and storage.
Explain rental fees, policies, and procedures.
Provide information about rental items, such as availability, operation, or description.
Advise customers on use and care of merchandise.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

46,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$40,870 in California

$37,400 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Rental Clerk

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Strategic Employment

Strategic employment provides individuals with valuable work experience, opportunities for professional growth and networking, and exposure to an industry where they may want to pursue advancement.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years