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Job outlook for vendors in the United States
Are vendor jobs in demand?
No, vendor jobs are not in demand. Vendor demand is projected to decline 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Vendor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of vendor jobs and the average vendor salary over time.
Vendor jobs over time
Vendor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,776 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,952 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,154 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,330 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,656 | 0.00% |
Average vendor salary over time
Vendor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,533 | $25.26 | +8.4% |
| 2025 | $48,451 | $23.29 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $46,702 | $22.45 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $42,072 | $20.23 | --2.1% |
| 2022 | $42,991 | $20.67 | +9.5% |
Vendor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of vendor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where vendors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for vendors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 190 | 2% |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 72 | 2% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 134 | 1% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 109 | 1% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 79 | 1% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 54 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 49 | 1% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 46 | 1% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 39 | 1% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 32 | 1% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 21 | 1% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 20 | 1% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 19 | 1% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 15 | 1% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 12 | 1% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 10 | 1% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for vendors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | 1 | 3% | $51,511 |
| 2 | Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1% | $45,311 |
| 3 | New York | 27 | 0% | $84,496 |
| 4 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $44,203 |
| 5 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $44,242 |
| 6 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $52,061 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $48,678 |
| 8 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $70,048 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $51,157 |
| 10 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $48,172 |
| 11 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $44,105 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $48,184 |
| 13 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $45,206 |
| 14 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $44,244 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $38,768 |
| 16 | Memphis | 1 | 0% | $41,145 |
| 17 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $44,059 |