How much does a shoe and leather worker and repairer make in Illinois?
$43,730a year
Median yearly pay for shoe and leather worker and repairers in Illinois. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $43,730Highest 10%: $58,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $58,920 | $28.33 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for shoe and leather worker and repairers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $46,550 |
| 5. Arizona | $45,510 |
| 6. Wisconsin | $44,000 |
| 7. Illinois | $43,730 |
| 8. Minnesota | $42,940 |
| 9. New York | $42,100 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $40,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoe and leather worker and repairer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.02 ($43,730 a year).
Do shoe and leather worker and repairers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $43,730 against $37,800 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Illinois rank for shoe and leather worker and repairer pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 28 states.
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.