The median annual wage for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in Illinois is $38,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,890.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $55,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.65 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as shoe and leather workers and repairers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $38,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.65 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $55,230 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.