Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, telemarketers earned $22,520 in 2011, or approximately $10.83 per hour. The best-paid in the occupation earned $39,440 while the lowest-paid earned $16,840 in 2011. Metropolitan areas that compensate telemarketers best are found in Green Bay, Wis., San Jose, Calif., and Norwich, Conn.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $19,050.00 |
| 2004 | $23,100.00 |
| 2006 | $24,750.00 |
| 2008 | $26,290.00 |
| 2010 | $28,230.00 |
Average Telemarketer Pay vs. All Business Jobs
Pegged at an average salary of $22,520 per year, telemarketers earn far less than other similarly related business jobs. For example, sales representatives earn $53,540, while customer service representatives have an average salary of $30,610. However, telemarketers do have a higher average salary than cashiers.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | $31,870.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | $30,610.00 |
| Receptionist | $25,240.00 |
| Telemarketer | $22,520.00 |
| Cashier | $18,820.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Telemarketers
The highest paid in the telemarketer profession work in the metropolitan areas of Green Bay, WI, San Jose, CA, and Norwich, CT. The Barnstable Town, MA area also pays well, as does the city of Lake County, IL.
Green Bay, WI
Average Salary: $48,510 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a telemarketer working in Green Bay, WI is $48,510, which is $25,990 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Jose, CA
Average Salary: $42,490 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a telemarketer working in San Jose, CA is $42,490, which is $19,970 more than the average pay in the profession.
Norwich, CT
Average Salary: $40,820 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a telemarketer working in Norwich, CT is $40,820, which is $18,300 more than the average pay in the profession.
Barnstable Town, MA
Average Salary: $40,330 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a telemarketer working in Barnstable Town, MA is $40,330, which is $17,810 more than the average pay in the profession.
Lake County, IL
Average Salary: $38,500 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a telemarketer working in Lake County, IL is $38,500, which is $15,980 more than the average pay in the profession.
