How much does a telemarketer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.04 an hour or $2,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.04
- Average (mean)
- $37,370
- Jobs
- 58,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 75th | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| 90th | $50,350 | $24.21 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Kansas | $48,010 |
| Colorado | $47,670 |
| California | $46,000 |
| Connecticut | $45,200 |
| Massachusetts | $44,650 |
| Oregon | $42,060 |
| New York | $41,400 |
| Minnesota | $39,850 |
| Washington | $39,670 |
| Idaho | $39,400 |
| New Jersey | $39,370 |
| Arizona | $37,750 |
| Virginia | $37,440 |
| South Carolina | $37,090 |
| Utah | $36,610 |
| Georgia | $36,020 |
| Maryland | $35,590 |
| Florida | $35,570 |
| Ohio | $35,290 |
| Alabama | $34,840 |
| Kentucky | $34,450 |
| North Carolina | $34,380 |
| Nevada | $34,290 |
| Texas | $34,290 |
| Iowa | $33,640 |
| West Virginia | $33,370 |
| Wisconsin | $33,260 |
| Michigan | $33,040 |
| Maine | $32,610 |
| Indiana | $31,550 |
| Illinois | $31,200 |
| Nebraska | $31,200 |
| New Hampshire | $30,530 |
| Missouri | $29,840 |
| Tennessee | $29,470 |
| Arkansas | $29,060 |
| Louisiana | $28,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,430 |
| Oklahoma | $26,880 |
| North Dakota | $23,440 |
| Mississippi | $21,540 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $58,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,390 |
| Austin, TX | $49,700 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,240 |
| Denver, CO | $47,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,840 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,710 |
| Boulder, CO | $45,340 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,770 |
| Boston, MA | $44,650 |
| Portland, OR | $44,160 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,740 |
| Providence, RI | $43,620 |
In other countries
Telemarketer belongs to the international group "Contact centre salespersons".
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- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,320
- Model$48,470
- Real Estate Broker$73,220
- Real Estate Sales Agent$52,830
- Sales Engineer$124,900
- Door-to-Door Sales Worker$41,380
- Sale and Related Worker$48,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telemarketer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.04 ($35,450 a year).
How much does a telemarketer make a month?
About $2,954 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,450 a year.
How much does a telemarketer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year ($13.00 an hour); the top 10% make $50,350 or more.
Which state pays telemarketers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $48,010 a year, followed by Colorado ($47,670) and California ($46,000).
Which city pays telemarketers the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $58,900 a year.
How many telemarketers are there in the United States?
About 58,430 people work as telemarketers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.