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 24.8% since 2019.
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
National Wage Trend
View data table
| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,160 |
| 2023 | $36,970 |
| 2022 | $33,060 |
| 2021 | $28,560 |
| 2020 | $30,630 |
| 2019 | $30,570 |