California Median
$46,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+30% vs US median
US median $35,450
State Rank
#3 of 41
3,880 employed here
How much does a Telemarketer make in California?
Telemarketers in California take home a median of $46,000 annually — roughly $22.12 an hour — which runs 30% above the national median of $35,450.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $34,320 while the top 10% make $60,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,290 and $56,910 a year.
Telemarketer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,290 | $17.93 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,000 | $22.12 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,910 | $27.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,400 | $29.04 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 41 states and territories for Telemarketer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Telemarketer salary in other states
Kansas $48,010Colorado $47,670Connecticut $45,200Massachusetts $44,650Oregon $42,060New York $41,400Minnesota $39,850Washington $39,670Idaho $39,400New Jersey $39,370Arizona $37,750Virginia $37,440South Carolina $37,090Utah $36,610Georgia $36,020Maryland $35,590Florida $35,570Ohio $35,290Alabama $34,840Kentucky $34,450North Carolina $34,380Nevada $34,290Texas $34,290Iowa $33,640West Virginia $33,370Wisconsin $33,260Michigan $33,040Maine $32,610Indiana $31,550Illinois $31,200Nebraska $31,200New Hampshire $30,530Missouri $29,840Tennessee $29,470Arkansas $29,060Louisiana $28,910Pennsylvania $28,430Oklahoma $26,880North Dakota $23,440Mississippi $21,540
Working as a Telemarketer in California
Nationally, about 58,000 people work as Telemarketers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($46,000) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Telemarketer make in California?
The median Telemarketer salary in California is $46,000 per year, or about $22.12 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,320 at the entry level to $60,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Telemarketers about 30% more than the national median of $35,450. California ranks 3rd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Telemarketers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,000 a year. About 3,880 Telemarketers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.