Occupation ยท SOC 41-9041
Telemarketers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of telemarketers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 66,430 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $34,410 ($16.54 an hour).
US employment
66,430
Median annual wage
$34,410
Mean annual wage
$36,340
Median hourly wage
$16.54
Education and training
Typical education
No formal educational credential
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New Mexico$66,700
- Connecticut$57,140
- Colorado$48,870
- Minnesota$39,660
- Delaware$38,770
Top 5 after cost of living
- New Mexico$72,330
- Connecticut$55,150
- Colorado$47,420
- Minnesota$40,210
- Idaho$40,120
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $8,420 (+24.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Order Clerks | $44,660 | $10,250 (+29.8%) | 2 | Some college, no degree |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $38,370 | $3,960 (+11.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $84,130 | $49,720 (+144.5%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,780 | $35,370 (+102.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,070 | $65,660 (+190.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas6,930
- 2. Virginia6,880
- 3. Florida6,510
- 4. California3,480
- 5. Ohio3,040
- 6. Missouri2,840
- 7. Nevada2,820
- 8. Georgia2,580
- 9. Tennessee2,380
- 10. New York2,180
States that pay the most
- 1. New Mexico$66,700
- 2. Connecticut$57,140
- 3. Colorado$48,870
- 4. Minnesota$39,660
- 5. Delaware$38,770
- 6. Washington$38,570
- 7. Idaho$38,310
- 8. California$37,450
- 9. Oregon$36,900
- 10. Massachusetts$36,530
Median annual wage. Based on 45 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Retail SalespersonsOn-site
- CashiersOn-site
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- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
Most searched remote jobs
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