Telemarketers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $33,990 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.34
10th percentile $27,850
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 470
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,850
    25th
    $29,250
    50th (median)
    $33,990
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $48,880

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,660
    Appleton, WI $36,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,370
    Madison, WI $33,580
    Wilmington, NC $33,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,280

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$33,650
    Cashiers$29,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$72,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Milwaukee, WI is $16.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $27,850 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,250.