Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Salary: $39,581 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 4,590 door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers nationally earn a mean of $39,581. Employment in the series shown fell about 42% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 5.9% annual decline.
Key Statistics
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers?
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-9091.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 4,590 workers.
What does a door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Selling or Influencing Others, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Communicating with People Outside the Organization, Getting Information, Coaching and Developing Others, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $34,530 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $39,581 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,029 |
| 25th percentile | $35,307 |
| Median (50th) | $35,307 |
| 75th percentile | $44,663 |
| 90th percentile | $50,798 |
What education do you need?
For Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Persuasion, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Active Listening, Coordination, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, English Language, Administrative. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 5.9% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -26.1%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -45.4%.
Current U.S. headcount: 4,590.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 4,590 | 26.9% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 4,590 | 26.9% |
| Information | 1,310 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 1,050 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 940 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 940 | 5.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 92,580 | $49,440 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 26,830 | $33,880 |
| Human Resources Managers | 215,520 | $140,030 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,430 | $84,290 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 16,570 | $53,990 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 270,480 | $102,140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 472,300 | $78,140 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
4,590 Workforce in 2023
The Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$39,581 Average Wage
In 2023, Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers earned an average of $39,581.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Salary distribution for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-5.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
1,448 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -26.1%
1,070 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -45.4%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
-29.3% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Total, All Industry: -9.7% growth (Current: $39,581)
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 330 employees, $37,284 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 330 employees, $37,284 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in 2023 was 4,590 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Marketing.
Common majors for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers workers.
Education level distribution for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Skills
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Persuasion, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Active Listening.
Required skills for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers include Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, English Language, Administrative, Administration and Management.
Knowledge areas required for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Written Expression.
Required abilities for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
Daily Activities
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers spend their time on activities such as Selling or Influencing Others, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Communicating with People Outside the Organization, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
About
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
The average yearly wage for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers was $39,581 in 2023.
SOC Code
41-9091 - Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers reports an average salary of $39,581.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 4,590 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -5.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.