Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
27 tasks analyzed
Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape.
Estimate the costs of requested products or services such as custom footwear or footwear repair, and receive payment from customers.
Attach insoles to shoe lasts, affix shoe uppers, and apply heels and outsoles.
Cement, nail, or sew soles and heels to shoes.
Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape. | - | - | - |
| Estimate the costs of requested products or services such as custom footwear or footwear repair, and receive payment from customers. | - | - | - |
| Attach insoles to shoe lasts, affix shoe uppers, and apply heels and outsoles. | - | - | - |
| Cement, nail, or sew soles and heels to shoes. | - | - | - |
| Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$35,950
per year
Mean Wage
$36,280
per year
Employment
8K
workers
Wage Range
$25,170 - $48,090
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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