Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Salary by State
The national median pay for shoe and leather workers and repairers is $37,800 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,340 in Mississippi to $52,520 in Tennessee.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,210
- 25th percentile
- $31,270
- Median
- $37,800
- 75th percentile
- $45,670
- Top 10%
- $52,550
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,450 jobs.
Median pay in 28 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $52,520 | +39% | $34,030 | $52,550 | 330 |
| 2 | Washington | $48,310 | +28% | $36,420 | $90,210 | 100 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $46,790 | +24% | $35,000 | $59,340 | 230 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,550 | +23% | $36,180 | $54,980 | 500 |
| 5 | Arizona | $45,510 | +20% | $36,570 | $45,510 | 120 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $44,000 | +16% | $31,570 | $48,060 | 460 |
| 7 | Illinois | $43,730 | +16% | $31,200 | $58,920 | 200 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $42,940 | +14% | $34,030 | $57,970 | 200 |
| 9 | New York | $42,100 | +11% | $37,280 | $49,850 | Not published |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $40,800 | +8% | $40,270 | $53,770 | 30 |
| 11 | Idaho | $40,000 | +6% | $18,330 | $50,370 | 40 |
| 12 | Missouri | $38,700 | +2% | $28,780 | $49,070 | 240 |
| 13 | Utah | $38,700 | +2% | $33,080 | $49,100 | 70 |
| 14 | California | $38,130 | +1% | $35,860 | $47,650 | 510 |
| 15 | Maine | $38,030 | +1% | $36,040 | $46,660 | 160 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $38,020 | +1% | $30,160 | $47,410 | 300 |
| 17 | Virginia | $37,230 | −2% | $28,820 | $48,150 | 70 |
| 18 | Indiana | $36,810 | −3% | $29,420 | $74,940 | 80 |
| 19 | Colorado | $36,170 | −4% | $32,450 | $46,380 | 60 |
| 20 | Alabama | $35,970 | −5% | $27,060 | $44,880 | 60 |
| 21 | Ohio | $35,950 | −5% | $26,480 | $46,210 | 120 |
| 22 | Michigan | $35,940 | −5% | $30,180 | $48,050 | 150 |
| 23 | Florida | $35,540 | −6% | $28,760 | $47,610 | 400 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $34,870 | −8% | $28,210 | $53,900 | 120 |
| 25 | Georgia | $32,470 | −14% | $29,110 | $41,020 | 70 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $30,720 | −19% | $27,990 | $43,850 | 30 |
| 27 | Texas | $30,620 | −19% | $17,910 | $42,720 | 1,860 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $26,340 | −30% | $24,160 | $27,780 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary questions
Which state pays shoe and leather workers and repairers the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $52,520 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $37,800). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays shoe and leather workers and repairers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $26,340 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most shoe and leather workers and repairers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,860, with a median of $30,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.