Telemarketers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Median pay: $35,450/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -22.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 6,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
• Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
• Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
• Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
• Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
• Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
• Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
• Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.
What's the median pay for Telemarketers?
The median pay for Telemarketers is $35,450 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Telemarketers?
Employment for Telemarketers is projected to change -22.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Telemarketers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Telemarketers?
About 6,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.