Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

SOC 51-6042

Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 41.0% since 2020-21.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $43,909

Level IV threshold: $47,143

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$43,909

Level I$38,127

Level II$41,038

Level III$43,909

Level IV$47,143

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Chico, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
2	El Centro, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
3	Fresno, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
4	Hanford-Corcoran, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
5	Merced, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
6	Modesto, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
7	Napa, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
8	Redding, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
9	Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979
10	Salinas, CA, CA	$43,930	$46,613	$49,296	$51,979

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