Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,950
↑ 53.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 53.4% since 2011 ($23,430 → $35,950)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $36,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,950 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | $36,020 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | $32,460 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $31,450 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $30,550 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $29,560 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $28,840 | +12.6% |
| 2017 | $25,610 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | $23,940 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | $23,630 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | $23,770 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | $25,030 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | $23,950 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $23,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.