Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
SOC Code: 51-6041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,600 | $65,541 | $76,502 | $87,443 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $54,600 | $65,541 | $76,502 | $87,443 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $54,600 | $65,541 | $76,502 | $87,443 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $50,378 | $62,587 | $74,818 | $87,027 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $50,357 | $62,400 | $74,443 | $86,486 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $45,074 | $57,429 | $69,784 | $82,139 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,074 | $57,429 | $69,784 | $82,139 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $45,074 | $57,429 | $69,784 | $82,139 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $45,074 | $57,429 | $69,784 | $82,139 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,418 | $43,618 | $48,838 | $54,038 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.6 |
| Administration and Management | 2.4 |
| Education and Training | 2.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.0 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 56.4% |
| Less than high school | 43.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
- Construct, decorate, or repair leather products according to specifications, using sewing machines, needles and thread, leather lacing, glue, clamps, hand tools, or rivets.
- Align and stitch or glue materials such as fabric, fleece, leather, or wood, to join parts.
- Dye, soak, polish, paint, stamp, stitch, stain, buff, or engrave leather or other materials to obtain desired effects, decorations, or shapes.
- Repair and recondition leather products such as trunks, luggage, shoes, saddles, belts, purses, and baseball gloves.
- Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.
- Drill or punch holes and insert or attach metal rings, handles, and fastening hardware, such as buckles.
Technology Skills
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