Telemarketers Salary by State
The national median pay for telemarketers is $35,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $21,540 in Mississippi to $48,010 in Kansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,040
- 25th percentile
- $29,640
- Median
- $35,450
- 75th percentile
- $40,230
- Top 10%
- $50,350
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 58,430 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $48,010 | +35% | $21,980 | $50,330 | Not published |
| 2 | Colorado | $47,670 | +34% | $33,940 | $77,000 | 880 |
| 3 | California | $46,000 | +30% | $34,320 | $60,400 | 3,880 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $45,200 | +28% | $36,970 | $58,900 | 110 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $44,650 | +26% | $36,860 | $57,540 | Not published |
| 6 | Oregon | $42,060 | +19% | $33,970 | $48,140 | 420 |
| 7 | New York | $41,400 | +17% | $34,290 | $59,840 | 1,960 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $39,850 | +12% | $29,680 | $65,940 | 650 |
| 9 | Washington | $39,670 | +12% | $34,940 | $50,350 | 300 |
| 10 | Idaho | $39,400 | +11% | $26,260 | $41,440 | 280 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $39,370 | +11% | $33,230 | $46,790 | 410 |
| 12 | Arizona | $37,750 | +6% | $30,580 | $51,490 | 1,550 |
| 13 | Virginia | $37,440 | +6% | $30,960 | $62,050 | Not published |
| 14 | South Carolina | $37,090 | +5% | $21,600 | $44,910 | 1,060 |
| 15 | Utah | $36,610 | +3% | $29,520 | $47,590 | 390 |
| 16 | Georgia | $36,020 | +2% | $28,580 | $41,690 | 2,620 |
| 17 | Maryland | $35,590 | 0% | $31,410 | $52,620 | 540 |
| 18 | Florida | $35,570 | 0% | $27,040 | $41,910 | 9,760 |
| 19 | Ohio | $35,290 | 0% | $24,940 | $43,450 | 3,090 |
| 20 | Alabama | $34,840 | −2% | $29,740 | $35,460 | 1,330 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $34,450 | −3% | $29,090 | $48,720 | 910 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $34,380 | −3% | $27,380 | $52,500 | 1,820 |
| 23 | Nevada | $34,290 | −3% | $25,820 | $48,010 | 2,200 |
| 24 | Texas | $34,290 | −3% | $23,420 | $51,520 | 3,660 |
| 25 | Iowa | $33,640 | −5% | $28,190 | $39,580 | 1,100 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $33,370 | −6% | $21,770 | $34,830 | 440 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $33,260 | −6% | $28,750 | $47,570 | 1,160 |
| 28 | Michigan | $33,040 | −7% | $25,960 | $38,310 | 1,120 |
| 29 | Maine | $32,610 | −8% | $30,470 | $63,330 | Not published |
| 30 | Indiana | $31,550 | −11% | $21,650 | $39,870 | 690 |
| 31 | Illinois | $31,200 | −12% | $31,200 | $71,340 | 870 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $31,200 | −12% | $28,080 | $60,920 | 490 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $30,530 | −14% | $21,980 | $65,930 | 530 |
| 34 | Missouri | $29,840 | −16% | $28,600 | $37,120 | 2,710 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $29,470 | −17% | $21,280 | $48,340 | 2,210 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $29,060 | −18% | $28,450 | $37,130 | 840 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $28,910 | −18% | $23,440 | $43,030 | 380 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $28,430 | −20% | $20,800 | $38,140 | 1,710 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $26,880 | −24% | $24,730 | $36,720 | 470 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $23,440 | −34% | $21,080 | $40,400 | 120 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $21,540 | −39% | $19,780 | $29,800 | 370 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Telemarketers salary questions
Which state pays telemarketers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $48,010 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $35,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays telemarketers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $21,540 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most telemarketers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 9,760, with a median of $35,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.