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Shoe and Leather Worker Salary in the Industry of Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

The salary statistics and trend of shoe and leather workers in the industry of leather and hide tanning and finishing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare shoe and leather worker salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$18,730
25th Percentile Wage
$20,440
50th Percentile Wage
$30,800
75th Percentile Wage
$36,660
90th Percentile Wage
$39,960

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for shoe and leather workers in the industry of leather and hide tanning and finishing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) shoe and leather workers is $39,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent shoe and leather workers is $18,730.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of shoe and leather workers in the industry of Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201630,8008.70%23.99%
201528,12020.52%-
201422,350-11.63%-
201324,9506.17%-
201223,410--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$9.01
25th Percentile Wage
$9.83
50th Percentile Wage
$14.81
75th Percentile Wage
$17.63
90th Percentile Wage
$19.21

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for shoe and leather workers in the industry of leather and hide tanning and finishing. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) shoe and leather workers is $19.21. The median hourly salary is $14.81. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $9.01.

Table 3. Compare Shoe and Leather Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of shoe and leather workers in eight industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of shoe and leather workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
$30,800
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$28,220
Footwear Manufacturing
$25,830
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
$25,270
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
$24,970
Apparel Manufacturing
$24,770
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
$24,560
Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
$23,620

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