Telemarketers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for telemarketerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Colorado$51,400
- Connecticut$48,240
- California$47,160
- Minnesota$46,130
- Arizona$45,880
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Dakota$26,250
- Mississippi$26,290
- Oklahoma$29,640
- Pennsylvania$30,360
- Louisiana$30,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $51,400 | $47,670 | $25 | +37.5% | 880 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $48,240 | $45,200 | $23 | +29.1% | 110 |
| 3 | California | $47,160 | $46,000 | $23 | +26.2% | 3,880 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,130 | $39,850 | $22 | +23.4% | 650 |
| 5 | Arizona | $45,880 | $37,750 | $22 | +22.8% | 1,550 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $45,740 | $44,650 | $22 | +22.4% | — |
| 7 | New York | $45,570 | $41,400 | $22 | +21.9% | 1,960 |
| 8 | Oregon | $42,040 | $42,060 | $20 | +12.5% | 420 |
| 9 | Illinois | $41,810 | $31,200 | $20 | +11.9% | 870 |
| 10 | Virginia | $41,130 | $37,440 | $20 | +10.1% | — |
| 11 | Washington | $40,970 | $39,670 | $20 | +9.6% | 300 |
| 12 | Maine | $40,380 | $32,610 | $19 | +8.1% | — |
| 13 | Maryland | $39,360 | $35,590 | $19 | +5.3% | 540 |
| 14 | Utah | $39,210 | $36,610 | $19 | +4.9% | 390 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $39,170 | $39,370 | $19 | +4.8% | 410 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $38,410 | $31,200 | $18 | +2.8% | 490 |
| 17 | Kansas | $38,050 | $48,010 | $18 | +1.8% | — |
| 18 | North Carolina | $37,940 | $34,380 | $18 | +1.5% | 1,820 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $36,520 | $30,530 | $18 | -2.3% | 530 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $36,350 | $34,450 | $17 | -2.7% | 910 |
| 21 | Texas | $36,280 | $34,290 | $17 | -2.9% | 3,660 |
| 22 | Georgia | $36,200 | $36,020 | $17 | -3.1% | 2,620 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $35,460 | $33,260 | $17 | -5.1% | 1,160 |
| 24 | Idaho | $35,100 | $39,400 | $17 | -6.1% | 280 |
| 25 | Nevada | $34,960 | $34,290 | $17 | -6.4% | 2,200 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $34,780 | $37,090 | $17 | -6.9% | 1,060 |
| 27 | Florida | $34,690 | $35,570 | $17 | -7.2% | 9,760 |
| 28 | Ohio | $34,470 | $35,290 | $17 | -7.8% | 3,090 |
| 29 | Iowa | $34,150 | $33,640 | $16 | -8.6% | 1,100 |
| 30 | Michigan | $33,610 | $33,040 | $16 | -10.1% | 1,120 |
| 31 | Missouri | $33,250 | $29,840 | $16 | -11% | 2,710 |
| 32 | Alabama | $32,610 | $34,840 | $16 | -12.7% | 1,330 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $31,710 | $33,370 | $15 | -15.1% | 440 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $31,690 | $29,470 | $15 | -15.2% | 2,210 |
| 35 | Indiana | $31,400 | $31,550 | $15 | -16% | 690 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $30,830 | $29,060 | $15 | -17.5% | 840 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $30,460 | $28,910 | $15 | -18.5% | 380 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $30,360 | $28,430 | $15 | -18.8% | 1,710 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $29,640 | $26,880 | $14 | -20.7% | 470 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $26,290 | $21,540 | $13 | -29.6% | 370 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $26,250 | $23,440 | $13 | -29.8% | 120 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 95 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $58,900 | $56,790 | — |
| 2 | Springfield, IL | $50,390 | $51,060 | 30 |
| 3 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,700 | $44,630 | 270 |
| 4 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,240 | $50,500 | 420 |
| 5 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,930 | $54,280 | 620 |
| 6 | Rochester, NY | $47,840 | $45,100 | 350 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs, CO | $47,670 | $51,110 | 100 |
| 8 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $45,710 | $44,220 | 160 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | $45,340 | $43,530 | 70 |
| 10 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,900 | $43,830 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing telemarketerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $78,650 | $87,940 | — |
| 2 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $64,540 | $59,370 | 160 |
| 3 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $64,540 | $59,370 | 160 |
| 4 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $61,740 | $57,780 | 30 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $57,740 | $55,270 | 650 |
| 6 | Warehousing and Storage | $57,650 | $55,370 | 40 |
| 7 | Warehousing and Storage | $57,650 | $55,370 | 40 |
| 8 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $56,910 | $56,660 | 1,170 |
| 9 | Rental and Leasing Services | $56,180 | $55,190 | 80 |
| 10 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $56,180 | $55,190 | 80 |
| 11 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $55,880 | $54,570 | 1,420 |
| 12 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $53,720 | $53,000 | 2,320 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do telemarketers make in the U.S.?
The median telemarketers salary in the United States is $35,450 per year (mean $37,370), and about 80% earn between $27,040 and $50,350.
How much do telemarketers make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays telemarketers the most?
Colorado has the highest average pay for telemarketers at $51,400 per year (median $47,670).
What is the job outlook for telemarketers?
Employment is projected to change -22.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 6,500 openings per year.