Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin the median pay is $44,000 a year, 16% above the national median of $37,800.
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Openings in Wisconsin and remote
- Small Arms Repairer (Temp Promo) -T32 · Army National Guard Units · Camp Williams, Wisconsin · $27.59–$32.21
- SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-T32 · Army National Guard Units · Fort McCoy, Wisconsin · $26.17–$30.54
- Small Arms Repairer (Indefinite) HIRING BONUS -T32 · Army National Guard Units · Camp Williams, Wisconsin · $27.59–$32.21
- Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer · U.S. Army Reserve Command · Eau Claire, Wisconsin · $28.79–$33.59
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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, Wisconsin, annual.