Telemarketers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $38,500 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $51,270
Employed locally 410
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $42,780
    90th
    $51,270

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 41% Median Telemarketers salary is 59% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,540
    Colorado $48,870
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,190
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $39,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $38,420

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,770
    Cashiers $35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Portland, OR-WA is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 11.9% 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 $35,200 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.