Telemarketers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $31,200 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $28,320
90th percentile $40,360
Employed locally 700
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,320
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $40,360

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 37% Median Telemarketers salary is 63% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,060
    California $37,450
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $37,240
    Virginia $36,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,390

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,360
    Cashiers $29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Des Moines, IA is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.50 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $28,320 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.