Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Illinois earn a median of $43,730 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($37,800)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $58,920. Nationally the range is $28,210 to $52,550.
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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers pay in Illinois
How much do shoe and leather workers and repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $43,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $58,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for shoe and leather workers and repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 28 (+16% vs. the national median of $37,800). Living costs are not included.