Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers does

These workers sell products or services directly to consumers at their homes, on the street, or in public spaces, using persuasion and customer engagement to make sales. They handle cash transactions, inventory, and often work independently with flexible schedules.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
• Cashiers — $32,880/yr
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr