Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Role Overview
Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $80,670 |
| Tennessee | $50,790 |
| Iowa | $48,010 |
| New York | $43,740 |
| Wisconsin | $40,440 |
| Arizona | $40,260 |
| Oregon | $39,680 |
| Minnesota | $39,350 |
| Montana | $39,250 |
| Illinois | $38,790 |
| Kentucky | $38,790 |
| Virginia | $38,630 |
| North Carolina | $37,710 |
| Colorado | $37,480 |
| California | $37,120 |
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Median Annual Salary
$35,950
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-3.8%
Avg. annual openings
0.9k
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