Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $37,970 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($35,650)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 6
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,580; the top 10% earn over $46,110. Nationally the range is $26,560 to $47,700.
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Wisconsin
How much do shoe machine operators and tenders make in Wisconsin?
The median is $37,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,580 and the top 10% earn over $46,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for shoe machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 6 (+7% vs. the national median of $35,650). Living costs are not included.