Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,160 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $47,860
Employed locally 420
National median $38,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $47,860
    90th
    $47,860

    Top-paying metros for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,830

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,610
    Bakers$35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,270
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Southwest Maine is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest Maine is 23.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.