Career Outlook for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Also known as:  Cobbler, Leather Lacer, Leather Worker, Luggage Repairer, Saddle and Harness Maker, Saddle Maker, Shoe Maker, Shoemaker
The overall job outlook for Shoe or Leather Worker or Repairer careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 23.34 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 3.89 percent per year. Demand for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers is expected to go up, with an expected 1,890 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 3.93 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers in the following states
Texas 1,390
California 590
New York 440
Minnesota 360
Florida 320
Massachusetts 180
North Carolina 170
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Nevada 40
Kansas 40
Alabama 50
Arizona 50
Georgia 60
Indiana 80
Tennessee 80