How much does a shoe machine operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.14 an hour or $2,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.14
- Average (mean)
- $36,280
- Jobs
- 3,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,560 | $12.77 | |
| 25th | $29,090 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 75th | $43,090 | $20.72 | |
| 90th | $47,700 | $22.93 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $48,420 |
| California | $47,730 |
| Maine | $39,850 |
| Wisconsin | $37,970 |
| Minnesota | $37,600 |
| Texas | $26,560 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $48,530 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,730 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,070 |
In other countries
Shoe Machine Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Shoemaking and related machine operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
- Presser$35,060
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,670
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
- Textile Winding$38,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoe machine operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.14 ($35,650 a year).
How much does a shoe machine operator and tender make a month?
About $2,971 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,650 a year.
How much does a shoe machine operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,560 or less a year ($12.77 an hour); the top 10% make $47,700 or more.
Which state pays shoe machine operator and tenders the most?
New York, with a median of $48,420 a year, followed by California ($47,730) and Maine ($39,850).
Which city pays shoe machine operator and tenders the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $48,530 a year.
How many shoe machine operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 3,280 people work as shoe machine operator and tenders.
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.