Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Also called: Door-to-Door Sales Workers
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Also called: Balloon Seller, Beauty Consultant, Beauty Counselor, Book Agent, Book Canvasser, Book Solicitor
Median pay
$41,380
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$32,010 – $51,470
People employed
2,760
Holland code
ECR
Enterprising · Conventional · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want variety, with new tasks often?
- 2.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
- 3.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
- 4.Do you want to stay at 40 hours a week or less?
- 5.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 6.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
- 7.Do you prefer doing your own work rather than directing others?
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (14 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers do
- 01Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- 02Develop prospect lists.
- 03Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
- 04Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
- 05Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
- 06Answer questions about product features and benefits.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Sales and Marketing
- English Language
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
Work styles that stand out
- Achievement Orientation
- Social Orientation
- Perseverance
- Optimism
- Self-Confidence
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: none.
- On-the-job training: anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
O*NET occupational interest scores, scale 1–7. Take the Free Career Test to compare with your own.
Career changes
Change from door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
- Retail Salespersons88% · −14%
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel83% · +69%
- Counter and Rental Clerks82% · 0%
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers82% · +17%
- Customer Service Representatives81% · +8%
Change into door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Retail Salespersons90% · $35,410
- Counter and Rental Clerks82% · $41,300
- Cashiers78% · $32,880
- Parts Salespersons78% · $38,630
- Customer Service Representatives77% · $44,770