Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $45,670 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $57,260
Employed locally 50
National median $38,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $45,670
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $57,260

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 49% Median Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 51% 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
    Wisconsin $40,780
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,830

    Nearby metros — Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $46,240

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Los Angeles, CA is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Los Angeles, CA is 19.7% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.