Pursue a career in the
Equipment &
Event Rental
Industry
$65,626
average position
salary in rental
12,000+
rental locations across
North America
500,000
equipment and event rental jobs created annually
53.5%
of all construction
equipment is rented
What is the rental industry?
The $88 billion equipment and event rental industry (ARA Rentalytics™) consists of thousands of businesses across North America who are dedicated to promoting the sharing economy. Industries that rely on equipment (construction/tool) include agriculture, automotive, construction, military, mining, and more. The event rental industry provides the tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and other items needed for special events like weddings, corporate functions, charity galas, meetings & tradeshows, etc. From DIY tools to heavy machinery, or tents of all shapes and sizes, the rental industry provides a sustainable opportunity for communities to access goods and materials they would otherwise have to purchase.
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Why choose a career in rental?
The rental industry is fast paced and filled with unlimited opportunity for advancement. Unlike other industries, the rental industry gives the opportunity to develop new skills in a variety of different positions to take your career to the next level. This website is a resource for job seekers, students, and anyone looking to learn more about the lucrative and rewarding career paths in the rental industry.
Variety of choices
Unlimited opportunities
Positive community impact
Booming sharing economy
Competitive wages & benefits
From full-time to seasonal, respondents are more positive on increasing employees over the next two years. Given the scope of jobs in the industry, average hourly wages range from Tent Crew Members ($12.94 an hour) to Service Technician IV – Master or Highly Advanced ($23.73 an hour).
Employee benefits are competitive with 73% of responding companies offering employees a healthcare plan and 60% offering a retirement plan to their employees. Vacation time offered to salaried and hourly employees is similar, ranging from about one week the first year and up to three weeks for those with 10 years of service.
On average, responding companies report that they provide two to five paid sick days per year. Join the growing group that advances a money-making, shared economy.
Training pathways
- On-The-Job
- Co-op or Apprenticeships
- Community or Tech College
- Four-Year University
Advancing in your career
Business owners are never on their own in the equipment and event rental industry as they have the support of ARA; the international trade association representing more than 12,000 rental operations, large and small.
ARA provides a wide range of services to help rental businesses through education, workforce development, new technologies, consumer awareness and market intelligence.
American Rental Association
The official site of the American Rental Association is a wealth of information for people looking to join the industry and professionals who are already in it. Members can take advantage of a series of educational resources that cover all aspects of the industry.
There are also networking programs, business management tools and exclusive information and data that can help your business thrive.
ARA leads a growing industry that generates nearly $88 billion per year. ARA supports more than 12,000 equipment and event rental businesses and 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries worldwide.
