Telemarketers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $38,640 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $75,260
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $42,160
    90th
    $75,260

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 34% Median Telemarketers salary is 66% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $57,140
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $39,710
    Delaware $38,770
    Washington $38,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $38,420

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $39,180
    Cashiers $39,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $81,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $93,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $48,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Seattle, WA is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Seattle, WA is 12.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.