Telemarketers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $35,490 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $33,680
90th percentile $43,080
Employed locally 40
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,680
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $35,490
    75th
    $37,910
    90th
    $43,080

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 45% Median Telemarketers salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,900
    Lancaster, PA $42,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,540
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,760
    Fresno, CA $38,470

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,030
    Retail Salespersons $36,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Modesto, CA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.71 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Modesto, CA is 3.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $33,680 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.