Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Salary by State
Also called: Door-to-Door Sales Workers
The national median pay for door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers is $41,380 a year. By state, it ranges from $32,320 in Virginia to $46,380 in Missouri.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,010
- 25th percentile
- $36,470
- Median
- $41,380
- 75th percentile
- $47,390
- Top 10%
- $51,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,760 jobs.
Median pay in 14 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $46,380 | +12% | $42,910 | $113,810 | Not published |
| 2 | Texas | $46,040 | +11% | $30,670 | $73,340 | 160 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $44,370 | +7% | $34,770 | $44,370 | Not published |
| 4 | Indiana | $39,870 | −4% | $21,890 | $46,010 | 200 |
| 5 | California | $39,520 | −4% | $35,090 | $62,830 | 560 |
| 6 | Utah | $38,990 | −6% | $37,310 | $45,740 | 90 |
| 7 | Colorado | $38,590 | −7% | $30,800 | $48,890 | Not published |
| 8 | Connecticut | $37,440 | −10% | $36,880 | $39,520 | Not published |
| 9 | North Carolina | $37,370 | −10% | $36,180 | $44,290 | 140 |
| 10 | Michigan | $36,700 | −11% | $34,070 | $38,590 | Not published |
| 11 | Ohio | $36,210 | −12% | $35,400 | $38,620 | 60 |
| 12 | Maryland | $34,290 | −17% | $31,850 | $51,490 | Not published |
| 13 | Kansas | $32,970 | −20% | $16,640 | $94,280 | Not published |
| 14 | Virginia | $32,320 | −22% | $30,250 | $37,850 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers salary questions
Which state pays door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers the most?
Missouri, with a median of $46,380 a year (+12% vs. the national median of $41,380). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers the least?
Virginia, with a median of $32,320 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 560, with a median of $39,520.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.