Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Missouri$65,600
- Texas$50,630
- California$43,310
- New Jersey$41,200
- Colorado$40,520
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $65,600 | $46,380 | $32 | +49.6% | — |
| 2 | Texas | $50,630 | $46,040 | $24 | +15.5% | 160 |
| 3 | California | $43,310 | $39,520 | $21 | -1.2% | 560 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $41,200 | $44,370 | $20 | -6% | — |
| 5 | Colorado | $40,520 | $38,590 | $19 | -7.6% | — |
| 6 | Utah | $39,300 | $38,990 | $19 | -10.4% | 90 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $39,020 | $37,370 | $19 | -11% | 140 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $38,120 | $37,440 | $18 | -13.1% | — |
| 9 | Indiana | $37,600 | $39,870 | $18 | -14.3% | 200 |
| 10 | Ohio | $36,450 | $36,210 | $18 | -16.9% | 60 |
| 11 | Michigan | $36,330 | $36,700 | $17 | -17.1% | — |
| 12 | Maryland | $36,250 | $34,290 | $17 | -17.3% | — |
| 13 | Kansas | $36,130 | $32,970 | $17 | -17.6% | — |
| 14 | Virginia | $34,430 | $32,320 | $17 | -21.5% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 8 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,330 | $51,910 | 70 |
| 2 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,040 | $55,630 | — |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,370 | $63,580 | 70 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,910 | $42,010 | — |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,970 | $40,910 | 90 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $35,590 | $36,790 | 50 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,090 | $39,360 | 260 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $31,550 | $33,600 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $59,030 | $70,570 | — |
| 2 | Roofing Contractors | $46,370 | $62,200 | — |
| 3 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $45,400 | $49,130 | 430 |
| 4 | Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $44,940 | $51,530 | 70 |
| 5 | Administrative and Support Services | $44,300 | $44,500 | — |
| 6 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $44,300 | $44,500 | — |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $41,720 | $46,130 | 160 |
| 8 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $41,720 | $46,130 | 160 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $41,380 | $43,850 | 2,760 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $41,380 | $43,850 | 2,760 |
| 11 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $39,870 | $44,790 | 960 |
| 12 | Food Services and Drinking Places | $39,520 | $40,540 | 300 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers make in the U.S.?
The median door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers salary in the United States is $41,380 per year (mean $43,850), and about 80% earn between $32,010 and $51,470.
How much do door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers the most?
Missouri has the highest average pay for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers at $65,600 per year (median $46,380).
What is the job outlook for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers?
Employment is projected to change -10% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,700 openings per year.