There are currently an estimated 36,400 street vendors in the United States. The street vendor job market is expected to shrink by -15.9% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are street vendors?

CareerExplorer rates street vendors with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -200 street vendors. That number is based on the retirement of 5,600 existing street vendors.

What’s the supply of street vendors?

Street Vendor job market by state

State Name Employed Street Vendors
California 1,240
Texas 1,030
Illinois 810
Florida 590
Ohio 240
Missouri 200
Colorado 190
New York 180
Wisconsin 150
Arizona 110
Oregon 110
Kansas 100
Pennsylvania 100
Oklahoma 90
Arkansas 80
Maryland 60
Kentucky 60
Puerto Rico 60
Tennessee 60
Minnesota 50
Iowa 40
Washington 30