Telemarketers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $37,470 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $29,870
90th percentile $65,370
Employed locally 120
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,870
    25th
    $31,450
    50th (median)
    $37,470
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $65,370

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 42% Median Telemarketers salary is 58% 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
    New Mexico $66,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,260
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,230
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $35,780
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $35,460
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $34,930

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Portland, ME is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Portland, ME is 8.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $29,870 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,450.