Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers salary by state
What Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workerss do
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
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.
Top skills:SpeakingPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive ListeningNegotiation
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Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$33,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$43,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$49,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$53,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-10%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,700
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
960 workers
$46,500
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
430 workers
$51,000
Building Finishing Contractors
380 workers
$38,500
Food Services and Drinking Places
300 workers
$42,000
Special Food Services
190 workers
$40,000
Construction of Buildings
180 workers
$40,000
Residential Building Construction
180 workers
$40,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
160 workers
$47,500
Building Equipment Contractors
100 workers
$44,500
Telecommunications
80 workers
$39,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers pays 60% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers make?
The average base salary for a Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in the United States is $45,500 per year, or about $21.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $38,000 and $49,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Sales roles?
The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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