Counter vs counter sales representative

The differences between counters and counter sales representatives can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a counter sales representative has an average salary of $33,527, which is higher than the $32,875 average annual salary of a counter.

The top three skills for a counter include basic math, POS and math. The most important skills for a counter sales representative are taking care, continuous improvement, and good communication.

Counter vs counter sales representative overview

	Counter	Counter Sales Representative
Yearly salary	$32,875	$33,527
Hourly rate	$15.81	$16.12
Growth rate	-10%	4%
Number of jobs	15,729	183,752
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Counter vs counter sales representative salary

Counters and counter sales representatives have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Counter	Counter Sales Representative
Average salary	$32,875	$33,527
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Longmont, CO	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Colorado	Delaware
Best paying company	Jacobs Engineering Group	Steel & Pipe Supply Co Inc
Best paying industry	Transportation	Manufacturing

Differences between counter and counter sales representative education

There are a few differences between a counter and a counter sales representative in terms of educational background:

	Counter	Counter Sales Representative
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Counter vs counter sales representative demographics

Here are the differences between counters' and counter sales representatives' demographics:

	Counter	Counter Sales Representative
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 38.4% Female, 61.6%	Male, 61.6% Female, 38.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 21.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 56.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 6.7% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between counter and counter sales representative duties and responsibilities

Counter example responsibilities.

Replace or attach bar code labels on every ammunition containers for identification and location.
Replace or attach bar code labels on every ammunition containers for identification and location.

Counter sales representative example responsibilities.

Manage accounts and create invoices via QuickBooks.
Receive incoming calls, make outbound calls, and help walk-ins to assist customers with HVAC and plumbing products.
Wait on in store customers, using POS.
Help service technicians with questions and troubleshooting of HVAC products and equipment.
Used prior experience to provide detail technical support and advice for HVAC repairs.
Prepare meals, and meticulous detail to cleanliness and smooth functionality for daily use.

Counter vs counter sales representative skills

Common counter skills

Basic Math, 18%
POS, 17%
Math, 13%
Pleasant Dining, 8%
Cash Handling, 8%
Cleanliness, 8%

Common counter sales representative skills

Taking Care, 18%
Continuous Improvement, 9%
Good Communication, 9%
Class Customer Service, 9%
Customer Satisfaction, 8%
Customer Feedback, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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