What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Boot Maker, Cobbler, Lacer, Leather Craftsman, Leather Lacer, Leather Production Worker, Leather Worker, Luggage Repairer, Repairer, Saddle and Harness Maker, Saddle Maker, Shoe Cutter, Shoe Maker, Shoe Repairer, Shoe Repairman, Stitcher

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • 0%

    Change

    Ranks #23 in job growth rate
    30

    Job Openings

    Ranks #11 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (40%)
  • Some college, no degree  (20%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (18%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (11%)
  • Associate's degree  (8%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Assemble garments or textile products.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.
  • Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Sew clothing or other articles.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Repair textiles or apparel.
  • Operate sewing equipment.
  • Cut fabrics.
  • Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
  • Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
  • Design templates or patterns.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
  • Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.
  • Select production input materials.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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