SOC 51-6041 · May 2025 · United States
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers across the United States is $37,800 per year, measured over 7,450 jobs. The highest state median is in Tennessee, at $52,520.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 99.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Tennessee pays $52,520 and Mississippi pays $26,340.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $52,520 | 330 | |
| 2 | Washington | $48,310 | 100 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $46,790 | 230 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,550 | 500 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $45,510 | 120 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $44,000 | 460 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $43,730 | 200 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $42,940 | 200 | |
| 9 | New York | $42,100 | — | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $40,800 | 30 |
States with the most Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,860 | $30,620 | |
| 2 | California | 510 | $38,130 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 500 | $46,550 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 460 | $44,000 | |
| 5 | Florida | 400 | $35,540 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 330 | $52,520 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 300 | $38,020 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 240 | $38,700 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 230 | $46,790 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 200 | $43,730 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $46,550 | 390 |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $46,210 | 220 |
| 3 | New York | $45,960 | 260 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $45,640 | 100 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $39,960 | 40 |
| 6 | Raleigh | $38,020 | 80 |
| 7 | Dallas | $37,900 | 440 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $37,810 | 220 |
| 9 | San Diego | $35,470 | 80 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $32,050 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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