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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Salary in Arkansas

The median pay for a shoe and leather workers and repairers in Arkansas is $34,620/year ($16.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $36K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Arkansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$35K
Median annual
$16.65/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$36K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Arkansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,390/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,021/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,503/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,369/mo

About shoe and leather workers and repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 7,640
Arkansas employed: 180
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas

Bar chart showing Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $25,070, 25th percentile $28,620, median $34,620, 75th percentile $35,860, 90th percentile $36,380. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$29KMedian$35K75th$36K90th$36K
Bar chart showing Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $25,070, 25th percentile $28,620, median $34,620, 75th percentile $35,860, 90th percentile $36,380. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level shoe and leather workers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $36K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do shoe and leather workers and repairers make in Arkansas?

The median is $34,620 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,070, and experienced shoe and leather workers and repairers can clear $36,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Arkansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,390/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 42.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a shoe and leather workers and repairers salary go in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median shoe and leather workers and repairers salary is worth about $39,503 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do shoe and leather workers and repairers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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