Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Minnesota
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Minnesota earn a median of $37,600 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($35,650)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 6
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,810; the top 10% earn over $48,930. Nationally the range is $26,560 to $47,700.
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Minnesota
How much do shoe machine operators and tenders make in Minnesota?
The median is $37,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,810 and the top 10% earn over $48,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for shoe machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 6 (+5% vs. the national median of $35,650). Living costs are not included.