Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $47,730 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($35,650)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 6
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,060; the top 10% earn over $70,620. Nationally the range is $26,560 to $47,700.
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do shoe machine operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $47,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,060 and the top 10% earn over $70,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for shoe machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 6 (+34% vs. the national median of $35,650). Living costs are not included.