Telemarketers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $50,110 +45.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $39,360
90th percentile $56,890
Employed locally 280
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,360
    25th
    $43,090
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $51,450
    90th
    $56,890

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 37% Median Telemarketers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telemarketers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Mexico $66,700
    Albuquerque, NM $66,700
    Connecticut $57,140
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $57,140
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,540

    Nearby metros — Telemarketers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,580

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $39,520
    Retail Salespersons $42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $101,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in San Francisco, CA is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in San Francisco, CA is 45.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $39,360 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,090.