SOC 41-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telemarketers — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
Median pay in East North Dakota, ND is $21,440 a year, 39.5% under the national median of $35,450 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in East North Dakota, ND is $21,440 a year, 39.5% under the national median of $35,450 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $21,440 and $25,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,440 and the ninetieth at $48,780.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 272nd of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,440 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $21,440 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $21,440 | −39.5% |
| 75th | $25,390 | −28.4% |
| 90th | $48,780 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $25,750 | −27.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $21,440 goes as far as $24,090 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$24,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,440 a year, 39.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,440 to $48,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telemarketers in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $21,440, or $10.31 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 East North Dakota, ND is 39.5% lower. 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $48,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,440 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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