Bar chart showing Telemarketers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $20,310, 25th percentile $28,660, median $33,690, 75th percentile $34,470, 90th percentile $37,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level telemarketers (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $33,690 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,310, and experienced telemarketers can clear $37,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,299/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 47.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a telemarketers salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median telemarketers salary is worth about $38,128 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do telemarketers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
