Telemarketers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,260 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $47,700
Employed locally 170
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $47,700

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 39% Median Telemarketers salary is 61% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,150
    Cashiers $36,100
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Sacramento, CA is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.