Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Oregon

Get the information you need to know about working as a Shoe and Leather Worker or Repairer.

You’re in luck! Jobs for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Oregon is growing faster than average.

• Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Oregon earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Shoe and Leather Worker or Repairer Career?

• Precision Production
• Leatherworking & Upholstery
• Shoe, Boot & Leather Repair

How Many Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Work in Oregon?

In 2018, there were 100 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers working in the state.

There were 50 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 200 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers working in it, which means Oregon has fewer Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers than average.

Job Projections for Oregon

Jobs for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -11.8%.

Oregon Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 10 annual Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers job openings in Oregon, and 90 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 800 annual jobs and 9,700 total jobs in 2026.

What do Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Make in Oregon?

In 2018 wages for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers ranged from $21,150 to $37,280 with $28,330 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.17 to $17.93. The median hourly rate was $13.62.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $12.1 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $1.52.

The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Oregon Metros for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Corvallis, OR	30	$24,510

Top States for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Employment

View the list below to see where most Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	1,100	$32,540
Texas	1,040	$25,840
Florida	610	$0
New York	510	$24,410
Illinois	400	$29,070
Tennessee	360	$27,760
Michigan	300	$29,470
Maine	280	$29,780
Ohio	270	$25,110
North Carolina	240	$24,410
Wisconsin	240	$27,590
Virginia	200	$28,900
Pennsylvania	180	$21,600
Georgia	160	$18,790
Indiana	160	$34,330
Massachusetts	130	$28,040
Oregon	100	$28,330
Utah	90	$24,990
Colorado	70	$29,010
Nevada	60	$34,630

Below are the states where Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Minnesota	$35,580
Nevada	$34,630
Washington	$34,500
Indiana	$34,330
California	$32,540
New Hampshire	$31,730
Idaho	$29,970
Maine	$29,780
Michigan	$29,470
Illinois	$29,070

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• Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Steven M O’Kelley under License

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