How much does a street vendor make?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience, employer, location, job tasks, and how many hours someone works. For street vendors, the product, permits, and season matter too: a New York study found profits often fell in winter, especially for merchandise sellers.

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

What's a typical day like?

They set up a stand or cart, arrange and restock goods, then explain prices or demonstrate products to passersby. They answer questions, take orders or payment, and may travel on foot or by vehicle to find customers.

Most jobs need little preparation: some require no high-school diploma, and training is often learned on the job. Before selling on a public street, check local rules and get any required permit, since rules vary by place and product.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.

In late-18th- and early-19th-century New York City, Black oystermen made up half of the city’s oystermen, supplying its most popular street food.

The US figure is the median and the Japan figure is the average, so it's not a perfect comparison. Prices differ too.