Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Median pay: $41,380/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -10% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Develop prospect lists.
• Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Answer questions about product features and benefits.
• Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
• Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
What's the median pay for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?
The median pay for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers is $41,380 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?
Employment for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers is projected to change -10% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.