Telemarketers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $41,540 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $67,280
Employed locally 160
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $41,540
    50th (median)
    $41,540
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $67,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 26% Median Telemarketers salary is 74% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,760
    Fresno, CA $38,470
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,580

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Cashiers $41,890
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in San Jose, CA is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in San Jose, CA is 20.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,540.