Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenderss in the United States earn a median salary of $38,160/year ($18.35/hr). Salaries range from $24,160 to $47,860 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$24K
10th percentile
$30K
25th percentile
$38K
Median
$43K
75th percentile
$48K
90th percentile
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $46K | $22.26/hr | 60 |
| California | $46K | $22.23/hr | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $41K | $19.61/hr | 90 |
| Maine | $40K | $19.15/hr | 580 |
| Minnesota | $38K | $18.47/hr | 320 |
| Texas | $24K | $11.61/hr | 510 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47K | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46K | 50 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $40K | 90 |
| El Paso, TX | $22K | 170 |