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 $148,480.

Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for Telemarketers?

The San Francisco metro median is +12.5% versus the California state median of $131,950.

How does San Francisco compare to the national median for Telemarketers?

The San Francisco metro median is +20.8% versus the BLS national figure of $122,864.

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.

Telemarketers Salary in San Francisco, California

Median annual$148,480

Mean annual$173,440

Range (10th to 90th)Not published

San Francisco, California employment1,230

State vs national+20.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where San Francisco telemarketers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

Education
No formal credential
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

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Other metros in California

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

San Jose$152,940
Sacramento$148,870
Los Angeles$127,680
San Diego$127,450
Riverside$121,370

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 $148,480.
Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for Telemarketers?: The San Francisco metro median is +12.5% versus the California state median of $131,950.
How does San Francisco compare to the national median for Telemarketers?: The San Francisco metro median is +20.8% versus the BLS national figure of $122,864.
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.