Average Salary for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC 51-6042 · Production Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in the United States is $38,160 ($18.35/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $24,160 at the 10th percentile to $47,860 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 3,270 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 54.2% since 2014.
Median Annual
$38,160
Mean Annual
$37,230
10th Pct
$24,160
75th Pct
$43,390
Employment
3,270
Salary Distribution
$24k
10th
$30k
25th
$38k
Median
$43k
75th
$48k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,670 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $39,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $22,320 |
Salary by State
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $39,830 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $38,160 |
| Manufacturing | $38,160 |
| Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing | $37,920 |
| Footwear Manufacturing | $37,920 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,160 |
| 2023 | $36,970 |
| 2022 | $33,060 |
| 2021 | $28,560 |
| 2020 | $30,630 |
| 2019 | $30,570 |
| 2018 | $30,430 |
| 2017 | $27,420 |
| 2016 | $26,150 |
| 2015 | $25,190 |
| 2014 | $24,750 |