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Equipment &
Event Rental
Industry

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$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 $75+ 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.

equipment rental career

Whether it’s a large construction site or a homeowner installing a new patio, more than 50% of equipment on every job site is rented. Be part of one of the fastest growing industries that builds the communities we live in.
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Equipment Rental

event rental careers

From weddings and social events to corporate galas, tradeshows and more, the event rental industry creates unforgettable experiences. Explore the wide variety of career paths and advancement opportunities in event rental.
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Event Rental

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Learn more about the American Rental Association’s free student membership and get access to certification courses, scholarships, job opportunities, and more. Learn how you can get your foot in the door of your future career path in rental.
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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

According to the Compensation and Benefits report provided by the American Rental Association, the rental industry has a healthy economic forecast over the next 12 months, with potential for pay increases expected to be fairly strong.

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

Those who find their next job in the equipment or event rental industry through resources provided by the American Rental Association, such as the ARA Job Portal, often discover it’s the best job for them to advance and grow.

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 $61.5 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.

Careers in Rental

Here are just a few of the exciting careers in the rental industry below. View each to display them in action.

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Be seen by thousands of Equipment and Event Rental companies who are hiring today! Create a login, upload your resume, or simply search for a position near you to begin your rental career path. This exclusive equipment and event rental specific job portal in the industry features thousands of career opportunities from across the country.

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