Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC code 51-6042 · Production Occupations
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,560 | $12.77 |
| 25th percentile | $29,090 | $13.99 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $35,650 | $17.14 |
| 75th percentile | $43,090 | $20.72 |
| 90th percentile | $47,700 | $22.94 |
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Wages by state (May 2024)
State-level employment and wage estimates for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (SOC 51-6042), from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) State estimates, May 2024. Data available for 6 of 51 states/DC for this occupation.
| State | Employment | Mean annual | Median annual | 10th pctl annual | 25th pctl annual | 75th pctl annual | 90th pctl annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 60 | $49,310 | $46,240 | $42,680 | $45,320 | $50,440 | $58,200 |
| Maine | 580 | $43,120 | $39,830 | $38,510 | $38,680 | $47,860 | $47,860 |
| Minnesota | 320 | $40,300 | $38,420 | $26,590 | $38,420 | $48,010 | $48,010 |
| New York | 60 | $43,370 | $46,290 | $37,570 | $38,190 | $47,920 | $48,290 |
| Texas | 510 | $25,450 | $24,160 | $19,510 | $22,320 | $28,130 | $31,380 |
| Wisconsin | 90 | $39,740 | $40,780 | $30,950 | $36,220 | $45,740 | $46,800 |
Hourly by-state wages are in the source dataset but not rendered here (annual only, to keep this table a manageable width); see the source link below for the full file. BLS suppresses some state-level figures for reliability: an em dash (—) means BLS did not publish that figure for this state and occupation. Per BLS’s own field definitions: "*" = a wage estimate is not available; "**" = an employment estimate is not available; "#" = a wage equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year (all three are shown here as —, not guessed). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), State occupational employment and wage estimates, May 2024.
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- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 51-6021$35,060/yr
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 51-6011$34,890/yr
- Sewers, Hand 51-6051$36,480/yr
- Sewing Machine Operators 51-6031$36,670/yr
- Bakers 51-3011$37,160/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.