Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for shoe machine operators and tenders is $19.16 an hour ($39,850 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($35,650). Maine ranks 3rd of 6 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shoe machine operators and tenders in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.12 | $31,450 |
| 25% of workers | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.16 | $39,850 |
| 75% of workers | $22.94 | $47,700 |
| 90% of workers | $23.43 | $48,740 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for shoe machine operators and tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.9% over ten years, declining · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $46,210 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $43,520 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $37,380 |
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