Telemarketers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for telemarketers is $14.17 an hour ($29,470 a year). About 2,210 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($35,450). Tennessee ranks 35th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telemarketers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.23 | $21,280 |
| 25% of workers | $10.81 | $22,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.17 | $29,470 |
| 75% of workers | $18.14 | $37,730 |
| 90% of workers | $23.24 | $48,340 |
Telemarketers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $32,170 | 750 |
| Memphis | $30,700 | 340 |
| Cleveland | $28,040 | 100 |
| Knoxville | $21,990 | 290 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $31,950 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $60,230 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $34,910 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,960 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $40,910 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $46,250 |
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