Telemarketers Salary
In Boulder, CO, telemarketers earn $45,340 at the median, or about $21.8 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
So what does $45K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for telemarketers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $48K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $48K | , |
| Wichita | $28K | $31K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $38K | $38K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level telemarketers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.
Telemarketers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $48K | +35% | N/A |
| Colorado | $48K | +34% | 880 |
| California | $46K | +30% | 3,880 |
| Connecticut | $45K | +28% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $45K | +26% | N/A |
| Oregon | $42K | +19% | 420 |
| New York | $41K | +17% | 1,960 |
| Minnesota | $40K | +12% | 650 |
| Washington | $40K | +12% | 300 |
| Idaho | $39K | +11% | 280 |
| New Jersey | $39K | +11% | 410 |
| Arizona | $38K | +6% | 1,550 |
| Virginia | $37K | +6% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $37K | +5% | 1,060 |
| Utah | $37K | +3% | 390 |
| Georgia | $36K | +2% | 2,620 |
| Maryland | $36K | +0% | 540 |
| Florida | $36K | +0% | 9,760 |
| Ohio | $35K | -0% | 3,090 |
| Alabama | $35K | -2% | 1,330 |
| Kentucky | $34K | -3% | 910 |
| North Carolina | $34K | -3% | 1,820 |
| Texas | $34K | -3% | 3,660 |
| Nevada | $34K | -3% | 2,200 |
| Iowa | $34K | -5% | 1,100 |
| West Virginia | $33K | -6% | 440 |
| Wisconsin | $33K | -6% | 1,160 |
| Michigan | $33K | -7% | 1,120 |
| Maine | $33K | -8% | N/A |
| Indiana | $32K | -11% | 690 |
| Nebraska | $31K | -12% | 490 |
| Illinois | $31K | -12% | 870 |
| New Hampshire | $31K | -14% | 530 |
| Missouri | $30K | -16% | 2,710 |
| Tennessee | $29K | -17% | 2,210 |
| Arkansas | $29K | -18% | 840 |
| Louisiana | $29K | -18% | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $28K | -20% | 1,710 |
| Oklahoma | $27K | -24% | 470 |
| North Dakota | $23K | -34% | 120 |
| Mississippi | $22K | -39% | 370 |
Showing 1–10 of 41 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a telemarketer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $45K, rent takes 67.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for telemarketers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new telemarketers typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,303/month.
Is telemarketer a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 28% above the national median — $45K here vs. $35K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for telemarketers?
Boulder pays $45K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s +28%.
How much do telemarketers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $45,340 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,380, and experienced telemarketers can clear $45,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,040/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 67.2% 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 Boulder?
Boulder 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 $45,340 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.