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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Pennsylvania

Shoe and leather workers construct, decorate, and repair leather products including shoes, luggage, and saddles. They work primarily in repair shops, manufacturing facilities, and custom leather goods businesses, using hand tools and specialized equipment to cut, stitch, shape, and finish leather materials. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $34,870 a year, 8% below the national median of $37,800.

$34,870median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$29,520–$39,210middle half earn
120employed in Pennsylvania
$37,800U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 51-6041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.