SOC 41-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telemarketers — Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
In Boston, MA the median wage for Telemarketers reaches $44,650 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Boston, MA the median wage for Telemarketers reaches $44,650 a year. That is 26.0% more than the national median of $35,450. Pay ranges from under $32,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,740 to $46,240.
Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 607th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,160 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $40,740 | +14.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,650 | +26.0% |
| 75th | $46,240 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $53,600 | +51.2% |
| Mean | $44,030 | +24.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boston run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $44,650 buys what $42,202 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,202US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,650 a year, 26.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,160 to $53,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telemarketers in Boston, MA?
The median annual wage is $44,650, or $21.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,450, so pay in Boston, MA is 26.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boston, MA earns more than $53,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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