Top 12 cities for shoe and leather workers and repairers by average salary
| Boston, MA | $48,070 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $47,920 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,200 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,580 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,550 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $35,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $34,680 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,050 |
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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary by state
Washington pays shoe and leather workers and repairers the most statewide, $52,840 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,840 | $48,310 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $47,380 | $46,790 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $47,220 | $46,550 | 500 | 1 | $48,070 | $48,070 |
| Tennessee | $45,770 | $52,520 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $45,470 | $43,730 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $43,920 | $45,510 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $43,480 | $42,100 | n/a | 1 | $47,920 | $47,920 |
| New Hampshire | $43,440 | $40,800 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $42,820 | $36,810 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $42,780 | $42,940 | 200 | 1 | $45,200 | $45,200 |
| Wisconsin | $41,830 | $44,000 | 460 | 1 | $43,220 | $43,220 |
| Maine | $41,500 | $38,030 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $41,020 | $38,130 | 510 | 2 | $40,580 | $37,550 |
| Virginia | $39,660 | $37,230 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $39,120 | $36,170 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $38,980 | $38,700 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $38,770 | $38,700 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $38,420 | $35,940 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $38,180 | $38,020 | 300 | 1 | $38,610 | $38,610 |
| Idaho | $38,140 | $40,000 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $38,130 | $34,870 | 120 | 1 | $42,010 | $42,010 |
| Florida | $37,460 | $35,540 | 400 | 1 | $35,400 | $35,400 |
| Alabama | $35,480 | $35,970 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $34,730 | $32,470 | 70 | 1 | $34,680 | $34,680 |
| Ohio | $34,670 | $35,950 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $33,250 | $30,720 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $31,900 | $30,620 | 1,860 | 2 | $37,580 | $25,050 |
| Mississippi | $26,890 | $26,340 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $48,070 | $46,550 | $23.11 | 390 |
| New York, NY | $47,920 | $45,960 | $23.04 | 260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,200 | $45,640 | $21.73 | 100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,220 | $46,210 | $20.78 | 220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,010 | $39,960 | $20.20 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,580 | $37,810 | $19.51 | 220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,610 | $38,020 | $18.56 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,580 | $37,900 | $18.07 | 440 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,550 | $35,470 | $18.05 | 80 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $35,400 | $30,120 | $17.02 | 50 |
| Atlanta, GA | $34,680 | $32,050 | $16.68 | n/a |
| El Paso, TX | $25,050 | $26,860 | $12.05 | 340 |
Related jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersU.S. average $34,920
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsU.S. average $34,640
- Sewing Machine OperatorsU.S. average $37,600
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersU.S. average $45,140
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersU.S. average $48,580
- UpholsterersU.S. average $47,340
- Sewers, HandU.S. average $37,210
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $39,530
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary: questions
Where do shoe and leather workers and repairers make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $48,070 a year, among the 12 metro areas we cover.
What is the average shoe and leather workers and repairers salary in the U.S.?
$39,160 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $37,800, so half of shoe and leather workers and repairers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should shoe and leather workers and repairers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of shoe and leather workers and repairers nationwide earn between $31,270 (25th percentile) and $45,670 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays shoe and leather workers and repairers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $52,840 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is shoe and leather workers and repairers pay the lowest?
El Paso, TX, at $25,050 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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