Telemarketers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for telemarketers is $17.04 an hour ($35,450 a year). About 58,430 people work in this job there.
Pay range for telemarketers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.00 | $27,040 |
| 25% of workers | $14.25 | $29,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.04 | $35,450 |
| 75% of workers | $19.34 | $40,230 |
| 90% of workers | $24.21 | $50,350 |
Best-paying states for telemarketers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $48,010 | 0 |
| Colorado | $47,670 | 880 |
| California | $46,000 | 3,880 |
| Connecticut | $45,200 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $44,650 | 0 |
| Oregon | $42,060 | 420 |
| New York | $41,400 | 1,960 |
| Minnesota | $39,850 | 650 |
| Washington | $39,670 | 300 |
| Idaho | $39,400 | 280 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $34,840
- Arizona · $37,750
- Arkansas · $29,060
- California · $46,000
- Colorado · $47,670
- Florida · $35,570
- Georgia · $36,020
- Illinois · $31,200
- Indiana · $31,550
- Iowa · $33,640
- Kentucky · $34,450
- Maryland · $35,590
- Michigan · $33,040
- Minnesota · $39,850
- Missouri · $29,840
- Nevada · $34,290
- New Hampshire · $30,530
- New York · $41,400
- North Carolina · $34,380
- Ohio · $35,290
- Pennsylvania · $28,430
- South Carolina · $37,090
- Tennessee · $29,470
- Texas · $34,290
- Wisconsin · $33,260
Education, experience and outlook for telemarketers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -21.4% over ten years, declining · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $35,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,770 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $41,300 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $64,820 |
| Order Clerks | $46,170 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $39,320 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.