Shoe Machine Operator and Tender salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A shoe machine operator and tender earns a median of $35,650 a year ($17.14 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $36,280. About 3,280 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,650
- Gross pay
- $1,371.15
- Federal income tax
- −$80.69
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$85.01
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.88
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,185.57
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,650
- Federal
- $2,098
- FICA
- $2,727
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,825
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Presser: $35,060
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker: $34,890
- Sewer: $36,480
- Sewing Machine Operator: $36,670
- Baker: $37,160
- Textile: $37,280
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer: $37,800
- Cutter and Trimmer: $38,020
BLS occupation: Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-6042). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoe machine operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.14; the average is $17.44.
What is the salary range for a shoe machine operator and tender?
The bottom 10% earn under $26,560 and the top 10% earn over $47,700 a year.
How much is $35,650 after taxes?
About $30,825 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $29,953 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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