Massachusetts Median
$44,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $35,450
State Rank
#5 of 41
state estimate
How much does a Telemarketer make in Massachusetts?
Telemarketers in Massachusetts take home a median of $44,650 annually — roughly $21.47 an hour — which runs 26% above the national median of $35,450.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $36,860 while the top 10% make $57,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,650 and $46,240 a year.
Telemarketer salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,860 | $17.72 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,650 | $21.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,650 | $21.47 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,240 | $22.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,540 | $27.66 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 5th out of 41 states and territories for Telemarketer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Telemarketer salary in other states
Kansas $48,010Colorado $47,670California $46,000Connecticut $45,200Oregon $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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts pay ($44,650) 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 Massachusetts?
The median Telemarketer salary in Massachusetts is $44,650 per year, or about $21.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,860 at the entry level to $57,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Telemarketers about 26% more than the national median of $35,450. Massachusetts ranks 5th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Telemarketers?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,650 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), 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.