Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $22,320 -41.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.73
10th percentile $16,400
90th percentile $28,130
Employed locally 170
National median $38,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,400
    25th
    $22,320
    50th (median)
    $22,320
    75th
    $27,940
    90th
    $28,130

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 38% Median Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $47,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,860
    New York $46,290
    California $46,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $45,670
    Wisconsin $40,780

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in El Paso, TX is $10.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.99 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary in El Paso, TX is 41.5% below the national median of $38,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in El Paso?

    Entry-level Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,400 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,320.