Equipment Rental Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Equipment Rental Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Rental Manager in the United States is $133,348 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Equipment Rental Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,309
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,691 to $146,937
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,899
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Equipment Rental Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $146,937 $12,245 $2,826 $71
Average $133,348 $11,112 $2,564 $64
25th Percentile $123,691 $10,308 $2,379 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Rental Manager Salaries

An Equipment Rental Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Equipment Rental Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equipment Rental Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $128,800
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $129,226
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,220
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,355
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,747
Levels Salary
Entry Level Equipment Rental Manager$128,800
Intermediate Level Equipment Rental Manager$129,226
Senior Level Equipment Rental Manager$130,220
Specialist Level Equipment Rental Manager$131,355
Expert Level Equipment Rental Manager$133,747
$128,800 0 yr
$129,226 < 2 yrs
$130,220 2-4 yrs
$131,355 5-8 yrs
$133,747 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Equipment Rental Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $168,192
  • San Francisco: $166,350
  • Oakland: $162,845

What Skills Can Increase an Equipment Rental Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Data Integrity (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency (validity) of data over its lifecycle. Compromised data, after all, is of little use to enterprises, not to mention the dangers presented by sensitive data loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.67%
Business Development 1.83%
Data Integrity 1.83%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Equipment Rental Manager's salary.
  • Business Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Operations
$168,018
26%
Interpersonal Communication
$145,349
9%
Team Operations
$145,349
9%
Financial Services
$144,016
8%
Cold Call
$142,682
7%
Cold Calling
$141,349
6%
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Equipment Rental Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment Rental Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Equipment Rental Manager

Salaries for an Equipment Rental Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,697 in 2023 to around $110,853 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equipment Rental Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Equipment Rental Manager Over Time

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$111,697
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$112,184
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$110,853
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