Shoe and Leather Workers

Occupation

$36,460
National Median Salary
$17.53
Median Hourly Wage
10,910
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$24,960
$29,690
$36,460
$42,930
$47,860

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+51.7%
10 Year Change
$24,030
2014 Median
$36,460
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Shoe and Leather Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $41,740 60
Sporting Goods Retailers $40,830 150
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers $40,830 150
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers $40,230 190
Miscellaneous Manufacturing $39,830 60

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Detailed Shoe and Leather Workers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $35,950
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $38,160

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Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Sporting Goods Retailers Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers Miscellaneous Manufacturing Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers Repair and Maintenance Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers Shoe Retailers