Telemarketers
Occupation
$34,410
National Median Salary
$16.54
Median Hourly Wage
66,430
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+51.3%
10 Year Change
$22,740
2014 Median
$34,410
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Telemarketers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $73,060 | — |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $63,220 | 1,970 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $62,530 | 210 |
| Insurance Carriers | $62,440 | 2,150 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $59,820 | 120 |
Top Paying States for Telemarketers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $66,700 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $57,140 | 200 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | 1,330 |
| Minnesota | $39,660 | 890 |
| Delaware | $38,770 | 50 |
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Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Insurance Carriers
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)
Rental and Leasing Services
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Machinery Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
