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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.

Current openings

Cobbler 7
Luggage Repairer 1
Shoe Maker 2

Number of positions

2012: 540    2014: 530

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 20
(Total: 20)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,370
($9/hour)
Middle:
$22,570
($10/hour)
Up to:
$24,280
($11/hour)
Average:
$22,640
($10/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.