Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary in the United States
$26,560
10th
$29,090
25th
$35,650
Median
$43,090
75th
$47,700
90th
National median
$35,650
2025 OEWS
Mean
$36,280
Hourly median
$17.14
Employment
3,280
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $48,530 | 40 |
| NY | $48,420 | 40 |
| CA | $47,730 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,730 | 30 |
| ME | $39,850 | 530 |
| WI | $37,970 | 110 |
| MN | $37,600 | 370 |
| TX | $26,560 | 500 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,070 | 170 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.