As of June 2026, Counter and Rental Clerks has an AI-exposure score of 67/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Counter and Rental Clerks

67/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 86% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$41,300. About 45,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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

Common titles
Counter ClerkRental AgentRental Sales RepresentativeVideo ClerkCounter Service RepresentativeLeasing Consultant
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 2 · Some Preparation Needed These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Service OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoring
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle Database
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsTelephoneFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled settingExternal customers

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Counter and Rental Clerks, SOC 41-2021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Counter and Rental Clerks tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
  • Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
  • Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
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Augmentable
  • Recommend and provide advice on a wide variety of products and services.
  • Allocate equipment to participants in sporting events or recreational activities.
4 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (63%).

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Counter and Rental Clerks — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

New York: US$46,270California: US$45,010Texas: US$37,250

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$41,300. More states are being added.

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