Top Call Center Services in the USA
From Dallas–Fort Worth and Phoenix to Tampa, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City’s Silicon Slopes, the United States hosts a deep bench of call center agencies specializing in inbound support, outbound sales, tech support, and omnichannel CX. On Clutch, you can evaluate U.S.-based call center partners by verified client reviews, industry expertise, compliance (TCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2), team size, pricing, and service lines.
Our research cuts through marketing claims to highlight proven outcomes, transparent reporting, and reliable U.S. operations that align with your customers’ time zones and expectations. Use filters to narrow by budget, hourly rate, languages (including English–Spanish), and vertical fit across healthcare, fintech, retail, SaaS, logistics, and more. Explore curated options and shortlist providers that match your SLAs, integrations, and growth goals:
• Call Center Companies in New York
• Call Center Companies in Los Angeles
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 68 projectsSalesRoads is a company offering Outbound Call Center and Telemarketing Services, specializing in lead generation and appointment setting. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their efficient and organized project management. Clients appreciate SalesRoads' responsiveness and strategic approach, as 75% mention their adeptness in generating targeted leads and meeting sales goals. However, a few reviewers suggest improvement in onboarding processes.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsHugo Inc. | Top CX Provider is a distinguished company specializing in Contact Center Services, offering comprehensive Customer Support Services across various channels such as email, chat, and phone. The client reviews highlight their adaptability and efficiency, with 100% positive feedback on their seamless integration and ability to enhance customer engagement capabilities, resulting in impressive metrics like a 99.8% accuracy in order processing and fulfillment.
$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 47 projectsHelpware CX is a company specializing in Contact Center Services, providing comprehensive customer support solutions across various industries, including e-commerce, software, and government programs. Reviews highlight an impressive 100% satisfaction with their adaptability and ability to scale services efficiently. Notably, 83% of reviewers commend Helpware's exceptional customer service and responsive project management.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectssix eleven global services is a customer support service provider specializing in call center services such as call handling and customer care services. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers noting their responsive service and alignment with company values. Clients are impressed by their prompt one-hour response time and effective customer service operations, highlighting their professionalism and exceptional value for cost.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Small Customer Service Outsourcing company Envision Networked Solutions, is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toledo, OH
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Launched in 2012, Elosophy, a small software development company, is based in Toledo, Ohio. Their services include Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 54 projectsAppointment Setter Online is a company specializing in outbound and inbound call center services, including appointment setting, prospect outreach, and lead qualification. Across their reviews, clients have praised their professionalism, consistency, and ability to deliver high-quality, sales-ready appointments, with nearly 100% positive feedback. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlighted their effective project management and responsiveness, contributing to improved sales pipelines and conversion rates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Launched in 2007, xClosure is a Direct Marketing company. Their team provides Direct Marketing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Claymont, DE
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Social media marketing firm Destiny Digital Consulting LLC is located in Claymont, Delaware. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clinton Township, MI
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Digital Desk is a social media marketing company established in 2014. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morrisville, NC
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Xperience Ads is a pay per click company established in 2019. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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Small SEO company AdverUp, is located in Tacoma, Washington. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Buttered Toast, a Market Research company, is located in San Francisco, California. Established in 2016, the team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Deseret Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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BioStrata is a public relations agency. Located in Histon, England and Boston, Massachusetts, the agency was founded in 2014. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10,000+New York, NY
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Ubiquity is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services, and the firm is based in New York, New York and McAllen, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Natick, MA
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Performance Marketing Analytics is a data analytics company. Launched in 2002, the agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Newtown, PA
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Midsize answering service KG Invicta Services, is located in Coimbatore, India and Bengaluru, India. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Commercial Financing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Henderson, NV
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Knoah is a Henderson, Nevada-based telephone answering service. Their services include Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Franklin Township, NJ
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Launched in 2003, Promantra is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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DCD Agency is an answering service company. Their small team is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Call Center Services and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Capture Connect Media is an Advertising company. The New Orleans, Louisiana-based team provides Advertising and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cheektowaga, NY
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Key Video Production is a small Cheektowaga, New York-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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Based in Laguna Niguel, California, JAK Research Services, Inc. Is a small Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Intránsol is a Translation company founded in 1989. Their team focuses on Translation and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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CLEAR LANGUAGE SERVICES, a small Translation company, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Translation and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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California H.O.A. Collection Services is a Commercial Financing company. Founded in 2014, the firm is in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Commercial Financing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield, NJ
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Affinity Resource Group is a small HR Consulting company in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Their services include HR Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oxford, MA
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Launched in 2014, Arkadia Media is an Email Marketing company. The agency provides Email Marketing and Event Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sea Hawks Solution is a call center service. Founded in 2018, the team provides Call Center Services and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Keep It Simple Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Portland, Maine, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Azul SEO Solutions LLC is a social media marketing firm launched in 2016. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Big Click Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Social media marketing firm Shop On Fire is located in Sarasota, Florida. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Davidson Designs is a small social media marketing company founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Addiction-Rep is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Sarasota, Florida. Their team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Web Marketing is a small Sarasota, Florida-based PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Small Market Research company Hire The Helpers, is located in Tucson, Arizona. The team specializes in Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Muncie, IN
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Circle Three Branding is a Market Research company. In Muncie, Indiana, the firm was established in 2017. Their team specializes in Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waveland, MS
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WorkWise, LLC is a Commercial Property Management company. The Waveland, Mississippi-based agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Commercial Property Management and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cary, NC
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Inveniv, a small branding agency, is based in Cary, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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Digital Evolution Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Founded in 2020, their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cottonwood Heights, UT
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LT3 Strategy, a Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. They specialize in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prospect, KY
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11Path Media is a small SEO company headquartered in Prospect, Kentucky. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Lindsay Hanson Inc. Is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Established in 2017, Michael Pacheco Consulting is a Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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OPSVISE, a Fractional CMO Services company, is in Chicago, Illinois. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elmhurst, IL
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Innovative Marketing Solutions Consulting, LLC is a small Elmhurst, Illinois-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Fractional CMO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Ringer is a Fractional CMO Services company founded in 2016. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Integrated Growth Parnters is a SEO services firm launched in 2022. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chester Springs, PA
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Founded in 2023, Rx4Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Haven, CT
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Chief Seconds is a Fractional CMO Services company. They are headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, and their services include Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johns Creek, GA
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Founded in 2006, Expert Maker Media is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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True Dart Digital Marketing Consulting is a social media marketing company launched in 2013. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Vestify LLC is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is based in Dover, Delaware.
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List of the Best US Call Center Agencies
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Laguna Beach, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999St. Louis, MO
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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37.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Simi Valley, CA
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35.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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34.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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34.4/40.020/20 Reviews4.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Jackson, MI
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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33.8/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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33.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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33.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Home, KS
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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34.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49King of Prussia, PA
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33.3/40.016/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Farmington, CT
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33.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Nashville, TN
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33.1/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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32.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Afton, WY
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35.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Ogden, UT
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Sales Outsourcing25% Other
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U.S. Call Center FAQs
U.S. agencies align with domestic time zones, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. If you operate in regulated sectors, U.S. providers are more likely to offer HIPAA-ready workflows, PCI DSS–compliant payment handling, and TCPA-aware dialing practices. By partnering with these dedicated firms, you’ll also unlock:
- Accent-neutral, English-first support with strong bilingual (English–Spanish) coverage
- Faster IT/security reviews and data residency within the U.S.
- Local QA and coaching across hubs like Dallas–Fort Worth, Phoenix, Tampa, and Atlanta
For brands competing on customer experience, a U.S.-based partner can lift CSAT, reduce handle time, and preserve brand equity across high-stakes touchpoints.
Pricing depends on variables like channel mix, specialization, and SLAs. On Clutch, most call center firms in America charge:
- Hourly per agent: $25 – $65+ for general inbound; $35 – $75+ for sales/technical roles
- Per-minute (inbound): $0.75 – $1.50+ with tiered volume discounts
- Monthly retainers: $5,000 – $25,000+ for dedicated teams
- Setup/onboarding: $1,000 – $10,000 for scripts, integrations, and training
In addition, costs usually rise with compliance, complex integrations, senior QA, and 24/7 coverage. Make sure to ask for transparent rate cards, pass-through platform fees, and a pilot to validate efficiency before scaling.
- Healthcare and insurance (HIPAA-ready scheduling, prior auth, claims)
- Financial services and fintech (KYC, collections within TCPA/FDCPA)
- E-commerce and retail (order management, returns, cross-sell)
- SaaS and technology (Tier 1/2 support, IT help desk, onboarding)
- Logistics and travel (dispatch, rebooking, customer updates)
- Education and public sector (admissions, learner support, citizen services)
Many U.S.-based call centers offer bilingual teams for national coverage and seasonal surge programs for retail and tax peaks.
Start by outlining your project’s specific goals and constraints. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them on:
- Compliance posture – TCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2; data retention and call recording policies
- Vertical experience – Proven playbooks and QA rubrics for your industry
- Tech stack – Native integrations with your CRM, help desk, WFM, QA, analytics
- Staffing model – Dedicated vs. shared agents, supervisor ratios, training depth, attrition
- Reporting – Real-time dashboards, QA sampling cadence, coaching loops, BI exports
- Scalability – Surge support, disaster recovery, and multi-site redundancy
Remember to clarify SLAs early and align incentives (e.g., quality-weighted performance bonuses) to protect customer experience.
- Guaranteed CSAT or sales metrics without discovery or a pilot
- Vague reports, no access to dashboards, or limited call recordings
- Weak understanding of TCPA, HIPAA, PCI, or state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA)
- High agent churn, thin supervisor coverage, or generic training
- One-size-fits-all pricing with hidden fees for after-hours or bilingual support
- Overreliance on scripts, minimal QA calibration, or poor change management
- No clear disaster recovery plan or multi-site redundancy for continuity
Many firms will vie to catch your attention; make sure to keep a close eye out for these warning signs.