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

Median Salary
34,910
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

57%

Self-employed

39%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,830

10%

$34,910

Median

$45,420

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    56%

  • High school

    43%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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