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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Telemarketers salary in San Diego, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the San Diego metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$127,450
Mean annual$148,630
Range (10th to 90th)$82,930 to $237,800
San Diego, California employment520
State vs national+3.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where San Diego telemarketers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$82,93025TH$105,750MEDIAN$127,45075TH$179,59090TH$237,800

The middle 50% of workers earn between $105,750 and $179,590, with a median of $127,450.

Typical entry

  • Education

    No formal credential

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Short-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

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Other metros in California

How the San Diego metro compares to other major California metro areas for telemarketers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Telemarketers in San Diego, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Telemarketers in the San Diego metropolitan area is $127,450.
Does San Diego pay more than the California state average for Telemarketers?
The San Diego metro median is -3.4% versus the California state median of $131,950.
How does San Diego compare to the national median for Telemarketers?
The San Diego metro median is +3.7% versus the BLS national figure of $122,864.
What is the salary range for Telemarketers in San Diego?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $82,930 and the 90th-percentile at $237,800 for the San Diego metro area.
What education is required for Telemarketers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as No formal credential. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Diego CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.