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Retail

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, News and Street Vendor, and Related Workers

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

Annual openings

52

Median wage

$38,590

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-17%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
  2. Develop prospect lists.
  3. Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
  4. Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
  5. Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
  6. Answer questions about product features and benefits.
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