Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Occupation

$35,950
National Median Salary
$17.29
Median Hourly Wage
7,640
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$25,170
$29,400
$35,950
$41,400
$48,090

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+51.2%
10 Year Change
$23,770
2014 Median
$35,950
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers $40,830 150
Sporting Goods Retailers $40,830 150
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers $40,230 190
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers $39,700 80
Repair and Maintenance $39,580 680

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Top Paying States for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $80,670 —
Tennessee $50,790 380
Iowa $48,010 50
New York $43,740 200
Wisconsin $40,440 420

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