SOC 51-6042 · Production Occupations
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders wages by metro
National median annual wage
$35,650
- 10th percentile
- $26,560
- 25th percentile
- $29,090
- Median
- $35,650
- 75th percentile
- $43,090
- 90th percentile
- $47,700
- Mean
- $36,280
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,280.
That median is 30.1% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 40 | $38,170 | $48,530 | $57,670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 30 | $44,060 | $47,730 | $70,860 |
| El Paso, TX | 170 | $16,960 | $23,070 | $29,090 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 170 | $16,960 | $23,070 | $29,090 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 40 | $38,170 | $48,530 | $57,670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 30 | $44,060 | $47,730 | $70,860 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $39,420 | $48,420 | $52,180 |
| California | 30 | $44,060 | $47,730 | $70,620 |
| Maine | 530 | $31,450 | $39,850 | $48,740 |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $30,580 | $37,970 | $46,110 |
| Minnesota | 370 | $31,810 | $37,600 | $48,930 |
| Texas | 500 | $20,210 | $26,560 | $29,090 |
Other production occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Machinists
- Production Workers, All Other
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders is $35,650. Employment is 3,280.
How does Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders is 30.1% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $48,530.