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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers



Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 19019$19.47/hr$12.72/hr$14.48/hr$19.47/hr$23.12/hr$29.36/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$16.07/hr
 


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 480$22.13/hr5.7%
Sewing Machine Operators 2,160$18.77/hr-4.1%
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90$23.95/hr7.4%


  • Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.
  • Make, modify, and repair orthopedic or therapeutic footwear according to doctors' prescriptions, or modify existing footwear for people with foot problems and special needs.
  • Re-sew seams, and replace handles and linings of suitcases or handbags.
  • Attach insoles to shoe lasts, affix shoe uppers, and apply heels and outsoles.
  • Clean and polish shoes.
  • Cement, nail, or sew soles and heels to shoes.
  • Shape shoe heels with a knife, and sand them on a buffing wheel for smoothness.
  • Attach accessories or ornamentation to decorate or protect products.
  • Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape.
  • Nail heel and toe cleats onto shoes.