Research Participant Recruiter

Also called: Focus Group Recruiter, Field Coordinator

Finds and screens the right people to take part in research studies.

A day in the life

You need ten left-handed gamers aged 16-24 by Thursday; you search databases, make calls, and confirm everyone shows up.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$42k
High
$58k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma; on-the-job training.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing slowly. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Online recruiting platforms and AI screeners now find and qualify participants, so phone recruiter jobs are fading.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to market research facilities or recruiting firms for participant recruiter jobs

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech and debate, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4111.

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