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Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Job Information
Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.
Information
- Most workers learn their skills informally on the job, working alongside more experienced workers.
- International competition and greater worker productivity will result in rapidly declining employment for most occupations; upholsterers and laundry and dry-cleaning workers, however, are expected to experience some employment growth.
- The need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons will lead to numerous job openings.
- Earnings of most workers are relatively low.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $23,430/yr ($11.72/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Below Average |
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Education | High School diploma |