Telemarketers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $35,370 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,670
Employed locally 270
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $43,240
    90th
    $45,670

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,040
    Retail Salespersons $35,490
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Riverside, CA is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Riverside, CA is 2.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.