Is telemarketers a good career?
It scores 7/100 and ranks #809 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($35,450 vs $61,390)
- Employment is projected to decline (-22.1% through 2034)
What telemarketers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. telemarketers earn between $29,640 and $40,230 a year.
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- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do telemarketers make?
The national median wage is $35,450 a year, with the middle half earning between $29,640 and $40,230 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is telemarketers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 7 of 100 and ranks #809 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -22.1% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a telemarketer?
The typical entry-level education is no formal educational credential.
Where do telemarketers earn the most?
Among states, Kansas pays the highest median ($48,010). Local pay for every state and metro is below.