Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers in the U.S. is $41,380 ($19.89 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $41,380
- Mean annual wage
- $43,850
- Median hourly wage
- $19.89
- Employment
- 2,760
2,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,010 | $15.39 |
| 25th percentile | $36,470 | $17.54 |
| Median (50th) | $41,380 | $19.89 |
| 75th percentile | $47,390 | $22.78 |
| 90th percentile | $51,470 | $24.74 |
Highest-paying states for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $46,380 | — |
| Texas | $46,040 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $44,370 | — |
| Indiana | $39,870 | 200 |
| California | $39,520 | 560 |
| Utah | $38,990 | 90 |
| Colorado | $38,590 | — |
| Connecticut | $37,440 | — |
| North Carolina | $37,370 | 140 |
| Michigan | $36,700 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Virginia: $32,320 median annual wage
- Kansas: $32,970 median annual wage
- Maryland: $34,290 median annual wage
- Ohio: $36,210 median annual wage
- Michigan: $36,700 median annual wage
About this occupation
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Typical tasks
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
- Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
- Answer questions about product features and benefits.
- Order or purchase supplies.
- Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 12.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 28.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.6% |
| Master's degree | 4.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Retail Salespersons$35,410
- Cashiers$32,880
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,990
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,520
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78,660
- Insurance Sales Agents$62,280
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41,300
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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