The average salary for a shoe and leather workers and repairer in the United States is $37,030, but the range typically falls between $29,600 and $41,990. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.8, with a range between $14.23 and $20.19.
There are approximately 7,230 people employed as a shoe and leather workers and repairer in the United States. With Texas, Florida, California employing the highest number of shoe and leather workers and repairers.The state with the best pay for a shoe and leather workers and repairer is Tennessee, with an average annual salary of $42,270, while Georgia has the lowest average annual salary of $28,770.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $25,620 | $12.32 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,600 | $14.23 |
| Median | $36,020 | $17.32 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,990 | $20.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $48,440 | $23.29 |
The salary of a shoe and leather workers and repairer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a shoe and leather workers and repairer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for shoe and leather workers and repairers are Tennessee, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Washington while the worst states are Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29,020 | $33,780 | $40,080 |
| California | $35,710 | $39,440 | $45,060 |
| Colorado | $34,080 | $40,670 | $48,100 |
| Florida | $24,830 | $34,400 | $45,710 |
| Georgia | $18,620 | $28,770 | $37,840 |
| Illinois | $29,160 | $44,100 | $68,430 |
| Indiana | $24,700 | $37,720 | $60,290 |
| Kentucky | $27,010 | $35,210 | $38,260 |
| Maine | $29,010 | $37,560 | $46,180 |
| Massachusetts | $31,700 | $42,660 | $55,240 |
| Michigan | $28,940 | $35,910 | $44,030 |
| Minnesota | $25,590 | $39,140 | $59,020 |
| Missouri | $25,170 | $34,720 | $42,850 |
| Montana | $29,350 | $37,580 | $48,560 |
| Nebraska | $28,690 | $36,830 | $42,020 |
| New Jersey | $31,670 | $37,140 | $47,320 |
| New York | $31,950 | $39,300 | $46,920 |
| North Carolina | $29,710 | $37,480 | $47,990 |
| Ohio | $24,710 | $31,630 | $40,470 |
| Oklahoma | $24,220 | $33,990 | $48,500 |
| Oregon | $30,670 | $34,710 | $42,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $21,120 | $30,420 | $42,640 |
| South Dakota | $30,070 | $40,620 | $43,050 |
| Tennessee | $28,310 | $42,270 | $48,470 |
| Texas | $22,590 | $33,190 | $44,000 |
| Utah | $29,990 | $36,050 | $47,750 |
| Virginia | $25,830 | $37,290 | $44,250 |
| Washington | $35,080 | $54,300 | $83,200 |
| Wisconsin | $30,950 | $42,210 | $51,400 |
Even between cities, the salary of a shoe and leather workers and repairer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for shoe and leather workers and repairers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $59,840.The city with the lowest average salary for shoe and leather workers and repairers is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA with an average salary of $29,520.
Areas with highest average salaries for shoe and leather workers and repairers
Areas with lowest average salaries for shoe and leather workers and repairers
The number of shoe and leather workers and repairers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of shoe and leather workers and repairers has decreased by -150. On average, the number of shoe and leather workers and repairers has been increasing by -0.5% each year. The salary of shoe and leather workers and repairers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of shoe and leather workers and repairers has increased by $5,550. On average, the salary of shoe and leather workers and repairers has been increasing by 4.4% each year.
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for shoe and leather workers and repairers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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