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Telemarketers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telemarketers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+22.8% vs 2024
$47,160
Mean Salary
$46,000
Median Salary
$22.12
Hourly Rate
3,880 people work as Telemarketers in California
Telemarketers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telemarketers in California earn a median salary of $46,000 per year ($3,833/month).
This is 30.5% above the national average of $35,240.
California ranks #3 out of 41 states for Telemarketers pay.
Approximately 3,880 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 22.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Telemarketers
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Persuasion
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Service Orientation
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Sales and Marketing
4.32
Customer and Personal Service
4.02
English Language
3.77
Administration and Management
3.12
Computers and Electronics
3.12
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(39.5% of workers)
Salaries for Telemarketers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,290 and $56,910.
Median $46,000
P10: $34,320P25: $37,290P75: $56,910P90: $60,400
10th
$34,320
25th
$37,290
Median
$46,000
75th
$56,910
90th
$60,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$37,290
$17.93
$3,107
Median (50th)
$46,000
$22.12
$3,833
75th Percentile
$56,910
$27.36
$4,742
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,400
$29.04
$5,033
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Telemarketers in California is $46,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,160.
What is the salary range for a Telemarketers in California?
Salaries for Telemarketers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $60,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,290 and $56,910.
What is the starting salary for a Telemarketers in California?
Entry-level Telemarketers positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Telemarketers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,880 people are employed as Telemarketers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Telemarketers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telemarketers in California is approximately $22.12 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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