Telemarketers Salary
The median telemarketers salary in the United States is $35,450 per year ($17.04/hour). Salaries range from $27,040 at the entry level to $50,350+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 58,430 telemarketers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 22.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.04
per hour
Employment
58,430
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,040
25th percentile
$29,640
Median
$35,450
75th percentile
$40,230
90th percentile
$50,350
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-22.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
6,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Telemarketers Salary by State
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$22K$48K■ No data
Top Paying States
Kansas
$48K
+35%
Colorado
$48K
+34%
California
$46K
+30%
Connecticut
$45K
+28%
Massachusetts
$45K
+26%
Oregon
$42K
+19%
New York
$41K
+17%
Minnesota
$40K
+12%
Washington
$40K
+12%
Idaho
$39K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $48,010 | +35.4% |
| Colorado | $47,670 | +34.5% |
| California | $46,000 | +29.8% |
| Connecticut | $45,200 | +27.5% |
| Massachusetts | $44,650 | +26.0% |
| Oregon | $42,060 | +18.6% |
| New York | $41,400 | +16.8% |
| Minnesota | $39,850 | +12.4% |
| Washington | $39,670 | +11.9% |
| Idaho | $39,400 | +11.1% |
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Telemarketers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $58,900 | +66.1% |
| Springfield, IL | $50,390 | +42.1% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,700 | +40.2% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,240 | +38.9% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,930 | +35.2% |
| Rochester, NY | $47,840 | +35.0% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,670 | +34.5% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $45,710 | +28.9% |
| Boulder, CO | $45,340 | +27.9% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,900 | +26.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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