Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Occupation
$35,950
National Median Salary
$17.29
Median Hourly Wage
7,640
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
