Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,160
↑ 50.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.7% since 2011 ($25,330 → $38,160)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,160
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,160 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $36,970 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | $33,060 | +15.8% |
| 2021 | $28,560 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | $30,630 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | $30,570 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $30,430 | +11.0% |
| 2017 | $27,420 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $26,150 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | $25,190 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $24,750 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | $23,120 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | $24,310 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | $25,330 | — |
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.