Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
SOC Code: 41-9091 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $19,718 | $43,389 | $67,059 | $90,730 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $21,112 | $44,242 | $67,350 | $90,480 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21,258 | $43,493 | $65,728 | $87,963 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $21,216 | $41,766 | $62,296 | $82,846 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $19,760 | $39,541 | $59,342 | $79,123 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21,258 | $40,394 | $59,550 | $78,686 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $23,504 | $38,875 | $54,246 | $69,618 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $23,462 | $38,834 | $54,184 | $69,555 |
| Waco, TX | $23,358 | $38,563 | $53,789 | $68,994 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $22,859 | $37,898 | $52,957 | $67,995 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Persuasion | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Coordination | 3.2 | |
| Negotiation | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.5 |
| Psychology | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 56.5% |
| High school diploma | 43.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
- Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
- Answer questions about product features and benefits.
- Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- Develop prospect lists.
- Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
Technology Skills
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