Telemarketers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $34,780 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.72
10th percentile $24,030
90th percentile $64,900
Employed locally 560
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,030
    25th
    $28,110
    50th (median)
    $34,780
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $64,900

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 43% Median Telemarketers salary is 57% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,980
    El Paso, TX $28,340

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,260
    Cashiers $28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Houston, TX is $16.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Houston, TX is 1.1% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $24,030 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,110.