Telemarketers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $36,770 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $27,380
90th percentile $49,470
Employed locally 310
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,380
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $38,530
    90th
    $49,470

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 38% Median Telemarketers salary is 62% 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
    Lancaster, PA $42,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,500
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $37,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,370
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,140

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,090
    Cashiers $28,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Raleigh, NC is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Raleigh, NC is 6.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $27,380 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.