Telemarketers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $28,840 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $23,260
90th percentile $35,780
Employed locally 80
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,260
    25th
    $28,840
    50th (median)
    $28,840
    75th
    $30,940
    90th
    $35,780

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 42% Median Telemarketers salary is 58% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,060
    California $37,450
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $37,240
    Virginia $36,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,390

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,270
    Retail Salespersons $29,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Waterloo, IA is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.20 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Waterloo, IA is 16.2% below 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $23,260 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,840.