The average wage for a street vendor in the United States is around $13.18 per hour.
Avg Wage
Street vendors earn an average hourly wage of $13.18.
Salaries typically start from $9.40 per hour and go up to $18.49 per hour.
57% below national average Updated in 2019
Street vendor earnings by seniority
Top-level street vendor earnings begin at:
$18.49 per hour
$38,458 per year
Senior-level street vendor earnings begin at:
$15.75 per hour
$32,764 per year
Mid-level street vendor earnings begin at:
$13.18 per hour
$27,420 per year
Junior-level street vendor earnings begin at:
$11.03 per hour
$22,948 per year
Starting level street vendor earnings begin at:
$9.40 per hour
$19,550 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Street vendor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $44,960 |
| Tennessee | $36,810 |
| Oklahoma | $36,750 |
| Washington | $36,400 |
| Massachusetts | $35,490 |
| Maryland | $34,650 |
| Hawaii | $34,610 |
| Indiana | $30,730 |
| Colorado | $29,600 |
| Minnesota | $29,330 |
| Arizona | $29,290 |
| Texas | $29,020 |
| California | $28,680 |
| Kentucky | $27,841 |
| Kansas | $27,820 |
| Virginia | $27,430 |
| Iowa | $26,920 |
| Wisconsin | $26,770 |
| Ohio | $25,740 |
| Arkansas | $25,570 |
| Missouri | $25,290 |
| North Carolina | $25,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $24,870 |
| Florida | $24,490 |
| Oregon | $24,400 |
| Illinois | $22,187 |
| Nevada | $21,580 |
| Alaska | $20,300 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,330 |
How do street vendor salaries compare to similar careers?
Street vendors earn 30% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sales representatives but more than retail salespeople.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sales representative salary | $52K |
| Real estate agent salary | $49K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $43K |
| Event planner salary | $42K |
| Telemarketer salary | $32K |
| Street vendor salary | $27K |
| Merchandiser salary | $27K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




