Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$39,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $41,380
State Rank
#5 of 14
560 employed here

How much do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers make in California?

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in California take home a median of $39,520 annually — roughly $19.00 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $41,380.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,090 while the top 10% make $62,830 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,090 and $46,050 a year.

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,090$16.87
25th percentile (early career)$35,090$16.87
50th percentile (median)$39,520$19.00
75th percentile (experienced)$46,050$22.14
90th percentile (top earners)$62,830$30.21

How California compares

California ranks 5th out of 14 states and territories for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Missouri$46,380
2Texas$46,040
3New Jersey$44,370
4Indiana$39,870
5California$39,520

Working as Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in California

Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($39,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers make in California?
The median Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers salary in California is $39,520 per year, or about $19.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,090 at the entry level to $62,830 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers about 4% less than the national median of $41,380. California ranks 5th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,520 a year. About 560 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.