Telemarketers pay in California
In California, the median pay for telemarketers is $22.12 an hour ($46,000 a year). About 3,880 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($35,450). California ranks 3rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telemarketers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $17.93 | $37,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.12 | $46,000 |
| 75% of workers | $27.36 | $56,910 |
| 90% of workers | $29.04 | $60,400 |
Telemarketers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45,710 | 160 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $44,900 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $44,770 | 260 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $43,740 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $42,450 | 1,550 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $39,970 | 340 |
| Fresno | $38,470 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $38,440 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $49,560 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $80,850 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $46,220 |
| Order Clerks | $47,290 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $80,360 |
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