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Telemarketers Salary in South Carolina

In South Carolina, telemarketers earn $22,540 at the median — $10.84 an hour. The range runs from $19K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$23K
Median annual
$10.84/hr
Hourly rate
$19K
Entry level (10th %)
$43K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $23K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,661/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home76% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$24,192/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$398/mo

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U.S. employed: 990
Category: Sales

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Telemarketers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $19,300, 25th percentile $21,130, median $22,540, 75th percentile $41,790, 90th percentile $42,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$19K25th$21KMedian$23K75th$42K90th$43K
Bar chart showing Telemarketers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $19,300, 25th percentile $21,130, median $22,540, 75th percentile $41,790, 90th percentile $42,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level telemarketers (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $23K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Telemarketers salary by metro in South Carolina

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$43K+89%310
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$40K+76%160
Columbia$21K-5%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do telemarketers make in South Carolina?

The median is $22,540 a year, that works out to about $11 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,300, and experienced telemarketers can clear $42,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $23K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,661/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 76% 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 South Carolina?

South Carolina 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 $24,192 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.

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