Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 6 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median shoe machine operators and tenders in the US earns $35,650 per year (3,280 employed). Gross pay is highest in New York ($48,420) and lowest in Texas ($26,560) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in New York | $48,420 | $39,068 | $3,256 | 80.7% | 40 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in California | $47,730 | $39,618 | $3,301 | 83% | 30 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Maine | $39,850 | $32,680 | $2,723 | 82% | 530 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin | $37,970 | $31,799 | $2,650 | 83.7% | 110 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Minnesota | $37,600 | $31,199 | $2,600 | 83% | 370 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas | $26,560 | $23,482 | $1,957 | 88.4% | 500 |
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