Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for shoe machine operators and tenders is $35,650 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,560 in Texas to $48,420 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $26,560
- 25th percentile
- $29,090
- Median
- $35,650
- 75th percentile
- $43,090
- Top 10%
- $47,700
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,280 jobs.
Median pay in 6 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $48,420 | +36% | $39,420 | $52,180 | 40 |
| 2 | California | $47,730 | +34% | $44,060 | $70,620 | 30 |
| 3 | Maine | $39,850 | +12% | $31,450 | $48,740 | 530 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $37,970 | +7% | $30,580 | $46,110 | 110 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $37,600 | +5% | $31,810 | $48,930 | 370 |
| 6 | Texas | $26,560 | −25% | $20,210 | $29,090 | 500 |
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 Machine Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays shoe machine operators and tenders the most?
New York, with a median of $48,420 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $35,650). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays shoe machine operators and tenders the least?
Texas, with a median of $26,560 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most shoe machine operators and tenders work?
Maine has the most jobs, about 530, with a median of $39,850.
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.