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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Telemarketers salary in San Francisco, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the San Francisco 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 June 12, 2026
Median annual$157,750
Mean annual$174,920
Range (10th to 90th)$98,380 to $291,790
San Francisco, California employment1,030
State vs national+26.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where San Francisco telemarketers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$98,38025TH$125,720MEDIAN$157,75075TH$219,49090TH$291,790

The middle 50% of workers earn between $125,720 and $219,490, with a median of $157,750.

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 Francisco metro compares to other major California metro areas for telemarketers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Telemarketers in San Francisco, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Telemarketers in the San Francisco metropolitan area is $157,750.
Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for Telemarketers?
The San Francisco metro median is +16.1% versus the California state median of $135,870.
How does San Francisco compare to the national median for Telemarketers?
The San Francisco metro median is +26.3% versus the BLS national figure of $124,926.
What is the salary range for Telemarketers in San Francisco?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $98,380 and the 90th-percentile at $291,790 for the San Francisco 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 Francisco 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.