Inbound telemarketer demographics and statistics in the US
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Inbound telemarketer demographics by:
Inbound telemarketer gender statistics
60.6% of inbound telemarketers are women and 39.4% of inbound telemarketers are men.
- Female, 60.6%
- Male, 39.4%
Inbound telemarketer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.6% |
| Male | 39.4% |
Inbound telemarketer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,198
Female income
$42,400
Inbound telemarketer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inbound telemarketer positions over time. Currently, 60.6% of inbound telemarketers are female.
Inbound telemarketer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2011 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2012 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2013 | 35.55% | 64.45% |
| 2014 | 33.39% | 66.61% |
| 2015 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2016 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2017 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2018 | 33.90% | 66.10% |
| 2019 | 28.48% | 71.52% |
| 2020 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
| 2021 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
Inbound telemarketer related jobs gender ratio
We compared inbound telemarketers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Inbound Telemarketer | 39% | 61% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Inbound telemarketer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inbound telemarketers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all inbound telemarketers. Comparatively, 17.8% of inbound telemarketers are Black or African American and 17.8% of inbound telemarketers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Inbound telemarketer race
| Inbound telemarketer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Inbound telemarketer race and ethnicity over time
See how inbound telemarketer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inbound telemarketer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 18.29% | 2.62% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 18.38% | 1.48% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 20.81% | 1.39% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 20.05% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 63.05% | 18.40% | 2.26% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 17.24% | 2.20% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 17.26% | 2.74% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 15.33% | 2.59% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 17.49% | 2.73% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 59.77% | 17.08% | 2.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 11.38% | 4.20% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 17.79% | 3.93% | 17.79% |
Inbound telemarketer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american inbound telemarketers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino inbound telemarketers have the lowest average salary at $42,046.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,376 |
| White | $45,020 |
| Black or African American | $48,674 |
| Asian | $42,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,046 |
Average inbound telemarketer age
See how the average age of inbound telemarketers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Inbound telemarketer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 26.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 31 |
Inbound telemarketer age breakdown
The average age of inbound telemarketers is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the inbound telemarketer population.
Inbound telemarketer age breakdown
| Inbound Telemarketer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Inbound telemarketer educational attainment
The most common degree for inbound telemarketers is high school diploma, with 35% of inbound telemarketers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Inbound telemarketers by degree level
| Inbound telemarketer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Company size where inbound telemarketers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inbound telemarketers work.
Inbound telemarketer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Inbound telemarketer jobs by industry
The most common industries for inbound telemarketers are media, professional and technology.
Inbound telemarketer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Inbound telemarketer turnover and employment statistics
Inbound telemarketer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inbound telemarketers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inbound telemarketer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inbound telemarketer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% |
| 2011 | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 24.57% |
| 2014 | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 17.10% |
Average inbound telemarketer tenure
The average inbound telemarketer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 169 inbound telemarketers resumes in Zippia's database.
Inbound telemarketer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Inbound telemarketer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inbound telemarketers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 156,700 |
| Promotional Model | 6.75% | 7,127 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Lister | 8.25% | 50,340 |
| Inbound Telemarketer | 11.06% | - |
| Residence Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 33,222 |
Similar inbound telemarketer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 156,700 |
| Promotional Model | 6.75% | 7,127 |
| Party Plan Selling Distributor | 7.95% | 4,002 |
| Lister | 8.25% | 50,340 |
| Residence Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 33,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by inbound telemarketers
The most common foreign language among inbound telemarketers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Albanian at 20.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Albanian, 20.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
Inbound telemarketer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Albanian | 20.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |
