How much does a telemarketer make in California?
$46,000a year
Median yearly pay for telemarketers in California. That is $22.12 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.12
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 3,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $46,000Highest 10%: $60,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 75th | $56,910 | $27.36 | |
| 90th | $60,400 | $29.04 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $45,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,740 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,970 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telemarketers.
| 1. Kansas | $48,010 |
| 2. Colorado | $47,670 |
| 3. California | $46,000 |
| 4. Connecticut | $45,200 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $44,650 |
| 6. Oregon | $42,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telemarketer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.12 ($46,000 a year).
Do telemarketers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,000 against $35,450 nationally, 30% more.
Where does California rank for telemarketer pay?
California ranks 3 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays telemarketers the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $45,710 a year.
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.