Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers pay in California
In California, the median pay for shoe and leather workers and repairers is $18.33 an hour ($38,130 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,800). California ranks 14th of 28 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shoe and leather workers and repairers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.24 | $35,860 |
| 25% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| 75% of workers | $21.34 | $44,380 |
| 90% of workers | $22.91 | $47,650 |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,810 | 220 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $35,470 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for shoe and leather workers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.5% over ten years, declining · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $37,940 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $49,190 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $60,790 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $44,360 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $44,450 |
| Upholsterers | $48,580 |
| Furniture Finishers | $49,080 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $37,840 |
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