SOC 41-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telemarketers — Waterbury
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
In Waterbury, CT the median wage for Telemarketers reaches $58,900 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Waterbury, CT the median wage for Telemarketers reaches $58,900 a year. That is 66.1% more than the national median of $35,450. Pay ranges from under $49,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,900 to $58,900.
Of the 387 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 219th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,390 | +39.3% |
| 25th | $58,900 | +66.1% |
| Median (50th) | $58,900 | +66.1% |
| 75th | $58,900 | +66.1% |
| 90th | $58,900 | +66.1% |
| Mean | $56,790 | +60.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterbury run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $58,900 buys what $56,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 60.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,900 a year, 66.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,390 to $58,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telemarketers in Waterbury, CT?
The median annual wage is $58,900, or $28.32 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 Waterbury, CT is 66.1% 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 Waterbury, CT earns more than $58,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,390 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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