SOC 41-9041 · May 2025 · United States
Telemarketers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Telemarketers across the United States is $35,450 per year, measured over 58,430 jobs. The highest state median is in Kansas, at $48,010.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Telemarketers
Pay for this occupation varies by 122.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Kansas pays $48,010 and Mississippi pays $21,540.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $48,010 | — | |
| 2 | Colorado | $47,670 | 880 | |
| 3 | California | $46,000 | 3,880 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $45,200 | 110 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $44,650 | — | |
| 6 | Oregon | $42,060 | 420 | |
| 7 | New York | $41,400 | 1,960 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $39,850 | 650 | |
| 9 | Washington | $39,670 | 300 | |
| 10 | Idaho | $39,400 | 280 |
States with the most Telemarketers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 9,760 | $35,570 | |
| 2 | California | 3,880 | $46,000 | |
| 3 | Texas | 3,660 | $34,290 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 3,090 | $35,290 | |
| 5 | Missouri | 2,710 | $29,840 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,620 | $36,020 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 2,210 | $29,470 | |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,200 | $34,290 | |
| 9 | New York | 1,960 | $41,400 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 1,820 | $34,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury | $58,900 | — |
| 2 | Springfield | $50,390 | 30 |
| 3 | Austin | $49,700 | 270 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $49,240 | 420 |
| 5 | Denver | $47,930 | 620 |
| 6 | Rochester | $47,840 | 350 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | $47,670 | 100 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $45,710 | 160 |
| 9 | Boulder | $45,340 | 70 |
| 10 | Oxnard | $44,900 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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