Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median of $26,560 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($35,650)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 6
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,210; the top 10% earn over $29,090. Nationally the range is $26,560 to $47,700.
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Texas
How much do shoe machine operators and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $26,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,210 and the top 10% earn over $29,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for shoe machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 6 (−25% vs. the national median of $35,650). Living costs are not included.