Top 3 cities for shoe machine operators and tenders by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,360 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $48,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $24,240 |
Map: Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary by metro area
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary by state
California pays shoe machine operators and tenders the most statewide, $51,250 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $51,250 | $47,730 | 30 | 1 | $51,360 | $51,360 |
| New York | $46,750 | $48,420 | 40 | 1 | $48,200 | $48,200 |
| Maine | $40,840 | $39,850 | 530 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $39,590 | $37,970 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $37,250 | $37,600 | 370 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $25,840 | $26,560 | 500 | 1 | $24,240 | $24,240 |
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,360 | $47,730 | $24.69 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $48,200 | $48,530 | $23.17 | 40 |
| El Paso, TX | $24,240 | $23,070 | $11.66 | 170 |
Related jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersU.S. average $34,920
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsU.S. average $34,640
- Sewing Machine OperatorsU.S. average $37,600
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersU.S. average $45,140
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersU.S. average $48,580
- UpholsterersU.S. average $47,340
- Sewers, HandU.S. average $37,210
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $39,530
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary: questions
Where do shoe machine operators and tenders make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $51,360 a year, among the 3 metro areas we cover.
What is the average shoe machine operators and tenders salary in the U.S.?
$36,280 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $35,650, so half of shoe machine operators and tenders earn more than that and half less.
What salary should shoe machine operators and tenders ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of shoe machine operators and tenders nationwide earn between $29,090 (25th percentile) and $43,090 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays shoe machine operators and tenders the most?
California, with a statewide average of $51,250 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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