Telemarketers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $30,320 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $36,490
Employed locally 660
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $30,320
    75th
    $35,670
    90th
    $36,490

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 44% Median Telemarketers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telemarketers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Mexico $66,700
    Albuquerque, NM $66,700
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $57,140
    Connecticut $57,140
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,540

    Nearby metros — Telemarketers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Columbus, OH $30,370
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,100
    Ohio $29,910
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,070
    Canton-Massillon, OH $28,660

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,620
    Cashiers$28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Cleveland, OH is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.66 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.9% below the national median of $34,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telemarketers in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.