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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $41,380/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$32,010$51,470

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, 20242034 — 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.

Top skills
SpeakingPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive ListeningCoordinationNegotiationReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesPsychology
Core tasks

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.

Frequently asked questions

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.