Top Phoenix Customer Service Jobs

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If you like working with people, there are a variety of Phoenix customer service jobs that might interest you.

Customer service jobs are available in a variety of industries, and include almost every position that's customer-facing, from bartenders and waitresses to personal trainers to retail salespersons. That being said, jobs in some occupations will be more readily available in the next few years.

Five customer service jobs that will be among the fastest-growing during the near future, as well as their average pay and employment outlook, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Arizona Workforce Informer, include:

1. Food and beverage server - This occupation includes waiters, waitresses and bartenders. Most positions are part-time and require little education. These types of jobs attract a lot of young people, with 21 percent falling between 16 and 19-years old. On the downside, you'll have to rely on tips for much of your income and spend most of the workday moving around on your feet.
   • Average salary in Arizona - $8.94 per hour for bartenders, $8.59 per hour for waiters and waitresses.
   • Employment growth in Arizona - 15.2 percent between 2006 and 2016
2. Hairstylist - This occupation includes barbers, cosmetologists and other personal appearance workers. These jobs require plenty of on-the-job training and a license from an accredited cosmetology school in most states. About 44 percent of workers are self-employed and enjoy flexible schedules.
   • Average salary in Arizona - $12.99 per hour for hairdressers, hairstylers and cosmetologists
   • Employment growth in Arizona - 23.4 percent between 2006 and 2016
3. Fitness worker - This field includes personal trainers and aerobics, pilates and yoga instructors. Most employers require these employees to have at least a bachelor's degree, while many require a master's or doctoral degree. Personal trainers must obtain the proper certification. In addition, all of these workers are often required to work long hours, nights and weekends.
   • Average salary in America - $34,299 per year
   • Employment growth in Arizona - 24.3 percent between 2006 and 2016
4. Retail salesperson - These employees work in a variety of industries to help customers find what they are looking for. Most employers will hire candidates with a high school diploma, but those with college degrees will have better advancement opportunities. Many salespersons work nights and weekends.
   • Average salary in Arizona - $12.35 per hour
   • Employment growth in Arizona - 27.1 percent between 2006 and 2016
5. Customer service representative - These employees serve as a point of contact for customers to ensure they receive a good quality of service from the company. Customer service representatives were among the largest occupations during 2008, accounting for 2.3 million jobs throughout America. Most employers require a high school diploma, although some require an associates degree, as well as on-the-job training.
   • Average salary in America - $30,379 per hour
   • Employment growth in America - 18 percent between 2008 and 2018