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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Also known as: Back Shoe Cutter, Backshoe Person, Belt Maker, Bench Hand, Boot and Saddle Repair Person, Boot Maker, Boot Repairer, Bootmaker, Bottom Cementer, Cobbler

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

Up to 1 month20%
1-3 months33%
3-6 months24%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years11%

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityIndependenceAttention to DetailIntegrityCooperationInitiativeInnovationAchievement/EffortPersistenceSelf ControlAdaptability/FlexibilityConcern for Others

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

$25,170Median: $35,950$48,090
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This occupation has 27 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.