How much does a shoe and leather worker and repairer make in California?
$38,130a year
Median yearly pay for shoe and leather worker and repairers in California. That is $18.33 an hour or $3,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $38,130Highest 10%: $47,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 75th | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| 90th | $47,650 | $22.91 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,810 |
| San Diego, CA | $35,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for shoe and leather worker and repairers.
| 11. Idaho | $40,000 |
| 12. Missouri | $38,700 |
| 13. Utah | $38,700 |
| 14. California | $38,130 |
| 15. Maine | $38,030 |
| 16. North Carolina | $38,020 |
| 17. Virginia | $37,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoe and leather worker and repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.33 ($38,130 a year).
Do shoe and leather worker and repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,130 against $37,800 nationally, 1% more.
Where does California rank for shoe and leather worker and repairer pay?
California ranks 14 of 28 states.
Which city in California pays shoe and leather worker and repairers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $37,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.