Telemarketers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $33,280 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $24,120
90th percentile $46,740
Employed locally 30
National median $34,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,120
    25th
    $27,890
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $38,120
    90th
    $46,740

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Telemarketers salary vs area income 45% Median Telemarketers salary is 55% 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
    Lancaster, PA $42,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,500
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $37,240
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $36,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,370

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,520
    Cashiers $27,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,090
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,340
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telemarketers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Telemarketers in Wilmington, NC is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Telemarketers salaries?

    The median Telemarketers salary in Wilmington, NC is 3.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Telemarketers (10th percentile) earn around $24,120 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,890.