Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $42,540 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.45
10th percentile $32,450
90th percentile $49,700
Employed locally 230
National median $35,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,450
    25th
    $32,460
    50th (median)
    $42,540
    75th
    $49,700
    90th
    $49,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary vs area income 56% Median Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,440
    Washington $80,670
    Tennessee $50,790
    Iowa $48,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,780
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,640

    Nearby metros — Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,640
    Wisconsin $40,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,960

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Milwaukee, WI is $20.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 18.3% above the national median of $35,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $32,450 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,460.