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Telemarketers is a notable career in the 41 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Telemarketers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 41-9041 |
| title | Telemarketers |
| onet code | 41-9041.00 |
| description | Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 41 |
| tot emp | 66,430 |
| a mean | 36,340 |
| a median | 34,410 |
| a pct10 | 24,620 |
| a pct25 | 29,120 |
| a pct75 | 38,640 |
| a pct90 | 48,930 |
| h mean | 17 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a telemarketers typically centers on contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Persuasion, and Active Listening. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.53 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working telemarketers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (39.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Mexico at $66,700 and lowest in Mississippi at $21,410 — a 3.1× spread. The top five states (New Mexico, Connecticut, Colorado, Minnesota, Delaware) average $50,228. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $66,700 | $69,780 | $46,020 | $80,540 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $57,140 | $55,870 | $34,220 | $79,800 | 200 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | $51,950 | $34,110 | $76,330 | 1,330 |
| Minnesota | $39,660 | $45,860 | $28,790 | $63,890 | 890 |
| Delaware | $38,770 | $42,230 | $30,060 | $61,010 | 50 |
| Washington | $38,570 | $42,660 | $33,860 | $75,260 | 380 |
| Idaho | $38,310 | $35,860 | $28,000 | $40,680 | 370 |
| California | $37,450 | $40,970 | $33,980 | $50,110 | 3,480 |
| Oregon | $36,900 | $39,490 | $33,010 | $48,100 | 540 |
| Massachusetts | $36,530 | $39,360 | $32,490 | $49,730 | 460 |
| New York | $36,510 | $41,440 | $31,200 | $51,450 | 2,180 |
| Virginia | $36,380 | $39,710 | $28,380 | $50,330 | 6,880 |
| Florida | $35,990 | $36,990 | $25,900 | $49,100 | 6,510 |
| Nevada | $34,590 | $35,990 | $28,120 | $44,000 | 2,820 |
| Texas | $34,380 | $35,060 | $23,830 | $48,750 | 6,930 |
| Arizona | $34,330 | $50,220 | $29,850 | $99,790 | 1,870 |
| Maryland | $34,100 | $36,830 | $31,200 | $51,070 | 1,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,910 | $35,660 | $24,970 | $50,960 | 870 |
| Kentucky | $33,760 | $32,890 | $20,000 | $43,030 | 480 |
| Alabama | $33,690 | $31,690 | $20,310 | $37,350 | 1,290 |
| New Hampshire | $33,660 | $33,810 | $21,060 | $52,000 | 580 |
| New Jersey | $33,580 | $37,600 | $31,470 | $48,370 | 830 |
| South Dakota | $32,980 | $31,570 | $25,250 | $34,000 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $32,430 | $33,100 | $22,150 | $39,250 | 900 |
| Indiana | $32,410 | $36,160 | $18,560 | $61,560 | 200 |
| North Carolina | $32,350 | $37,500 | $26,920 | $50,380 | 1,410 |
| Wisconsin | $32,280 | $35,230 | $28,040 | $46,970 | 2,170 |
| Utah | $32,090 | $36,210 | $23,110 | $48,180 | 870 |
| Michigan | $32,070 | $31,980 | $23,670 | $36,840 | 1,290 |
| Maine | $31,510 | $39,560 | $29,430 | $61,370 | 270 |
| Ohio | $29,910 | $31,170 | $23,280 | $36,490 | 3,040 |
| West Virginia | $29,790 | $28,450 | $20,530 | $34,790 | 570 |
| Georgia | $29,750 | $31,180 | $21,620 | $42,960 | 2,580 |
| Nebraska | $29,620 | $30,670 | $24,960 | $34,760 | 630 |
| Arkansas | $29,560 | $32,400 | $29,400 | $37,170 | 520 |
| Illinois | $29,120 | $36,100 | $29,120 | $61,720 | 2,050 |
| Iowa | $29,060 | $31,610 | $26,860 | $37,630 | 1,880 |
| Missouri | $28,380 | $33,300 | $25,600 | $45,880 | 2,840 |
| Tennessee | $28,110 | $28,220 | $20,580 | $36,310 | 2,380 |
| Montana | $27,220 | $27,800 | $21,420 | $34,110 | — |
| Kansas | $23,850 | $26,240 | $21,310 | $29,770 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $23,260 | $26,000 | $20,780 | $30,980 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $22,540 | $29,620 | $19,300 | $42,660 | 990 |
| Mississippi | $21,410 | $23,510 | $18,880 | $31,920 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for telemarketers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Call Agent or Call Center Agent frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Telemarketers compares to others in the 41 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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