Telemarketers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $35,450 · Median hourly: $17.04 · Employment: 58,430
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 |
| 25th | $29,640 | $14.25 |
| Median | $35,450 | $17.04 |
| 75th | $40,230 | $19.34 |
| 90th | $50,350 | $24.21 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-9041
- Total U.S. employment: 58,430
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 58,430 telemarketers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Telemarketers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,840 | $16.75 | -1.7% | 1,330 |
| Arizona | $37,750 | $18.15 | +6.5% | 1,550 |
| Arkansas | $29,060 | $13.97 | -18.0% | 840 |
| California | $46,000 | $22.12 | +29.8% | 3,880 |
| Colorado | $47,670 | $22.92 | +34.5% | 880 |
| Connecticut | $45,200 | $21.73 | +27.5% | 110 |
| Florida | $35,570 | $17.10 | +0.3% | 9,760 |
| Georgia | $36,020 | $17.32 | +1.6% | 2,620 |
| Idaho | $39,400 | $18.94 | +11.1% | 280 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $15.00 | -12.0% | 870 |
| Indiana | $31,550 | $15.17 | -11.0% | 690 |
| Iowa | $33,640 | $16.17 | -5.1% | 1,100 |
| Kansas | $48,010 | $23.08 | +35.4% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $34,450 | $16.56 | -2.8% | 910 |
| Louisiana | $28,910 | $13.90 | -18.4% | 380 |
| Maine | $32,610 | $15.68 | -8.0% | 0 |
| Maryland | $35,590 | $17.11 | +0.4% | 540 |
| Massachusetts | $44,650 | $21.46 | +26.0% | 0 |
| Michigan | $33,040 | $15.89 | -6.8% | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $39,850 | $19.16 | +12.4% | 650 |
| Mississippi | $21,540 | $10.35 | -39.2% | 370 |
| Missouri | $29,840 | $14.35 | -15.8% | 2,710 |
| Nebraska | $31,200 | $15.00 | -12.0% | 490 |
| Nevada | $34,290 | $16.49 | -3.3% | 2,200 |
| New Hampshire | $30,530 | $14.68 | -13.9% | 530 |
| New Jersey | $39,370 | $18.93 | +11.1% | 410 |
| New York | $41,400 | $19.91 | +16.8% | 1,960 |
| North Carolina | $34,380 | $16.53 | -3.0% | 1,820 |
| North Dakota | $23,440 | $11.27 | -33.9% | 120 |
| Ohio | $35,290 | $16.97 | -0.5% | 3,090 |
| Oklahoma | $26,880 | $12.92 | -24.2% | 470 |
| Oregon | $42,060 | $20.22 | +18.6% | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,430 | $13.67 | -19.8% | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | $37,090 | $17.83 | +4.6% | 1,060 |
| Tennessee | $29,470 | $14.17 | -16.9% | 2,210 |
| Texas | $34,290 | $16.49 | -3.3% | 3,660 |
| Utah | $36,610 | $17.60 | +3.3% | 390 |
| Virginia | $37,440 | $18.00 | +5.6% | 0 |
| Washington | $39,670 | $19.07 | +11.9% | 300 |
| West Virginia | $33,370 | $16.04 | -5.9% | 440 |
| Wisconsin | $33,260 | $15.99 | -6.2% | 1,160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for telemarketers?
The median annual wage for telemarketers is $35,450 ($17.04 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays telemarketers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many telemarketers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 58,430 telemarketers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do telemarketers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.04. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.