Telemarketers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for telemarketers is $16.17 an hour ($33,640 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($35,450). Iowa ranks 25th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telemarketers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.55 | $28,190 |
| 25% of workers | $13.98 | $29,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.17 | $33,640 |
| 75% of workers | $18.20 | $37,850 |
| 90% of workers | $19.03 | $39,580 |
Telemarketers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $38,760 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $36,850 | 90 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $32,180 | 400 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $28,840 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $31,360 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,090 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,420 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,330 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,960 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $45,630 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $58,480 |
| Order Clerks | $44,980 |
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