Telemarketers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $38,760 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $47,180
Employed locally 370
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $45,120
    90th
    $47,180

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,900
    Lancaster, PA $42,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,540
    Fresno, CA $38,470
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,580

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$36,110
    Retail Salespersons$36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in San Diego, CA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in San Diego, CA is 12.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.