DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
41-9041 Telemarketers
Occupational Description:
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 1,640 | 303 | $16.56/hr | $0.91/hr | $11.09/hr | $12.87/hr | $15.68/hr | $19.12/hr | $24.17/hr |
| U S | 134,800 | 4,314 | $14.60/hr | $0.13/hr | $9.40/hr | $10.88/hr | $12.90/hr | $16.66/hr | $21.82/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Retail Salespersons | 84,960 | $12.72/hr | 1.0% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 11,020 | $12.20/hr | 2.9% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 8,090 | $29.13/hr | 1.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 5,830 | $35.24/hr | 0.8% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 2,500 | $22.82/hr | -1.8% |
Tasks for Telemarketers
- Contacts customers by phone, mail, or in person to offer or persuade them to purchase merchandise or services.
- Sets up and displays sample merchandise at parties or stands.
- Orders or purchases supplies and stocks cart or stand.
- Circulates among potential customers or travels by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- Arranges buying party and solicits sponsorship of parties to sell merchandise.
- Delivers merchandise, serves customer, collects money, and makes change.
- Maintains records of accounts and orders and develops prospect lists.
- Distributes product samples or literature that details products or services.
- Writes orders for merchandise or enters order into computer.
- Explains products or services and prices and demonstrates use of products.
