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What is a shoe repair supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a shoe repair supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.7 an hour? That's $43,051 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreShoe Repair SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,051

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.1

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.75%

Black or African American 12.62%

Hispanic or Latino 15.55%

Unknown 4.11%

White 62.27%

Gender

female 61.42%

male 38.58%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Shoe repair supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a shoe repair supervisor

  1. Explore shoe repair supervisor education requirements

    Most common shoe repair supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    38.1 %

    High School Diploma

    36.2 %

    Associate

    18.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific shoe repair supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service60.33%
    Sales Floor21.93%
    POS7.82%
    Loss Prevention3.60%
    Jewelry3.34%
  3. Complete relevant shoe repair supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shoe repair supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a shoe repair supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real shoe repair supervisor resumes.
  4. Research shoe repair supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the day to day operations of the shoe department at Kohl's.
    • Link ESL tags for advertise shoe sales and disable incorrect tags.
    • Lead employes in the shoe, fine jewelry, and accessorie departments.
    • Complete price changes, ISC memos, callbacks, transfers, and other paperwork.
  5. Apply for shoe repair supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a shoe repair supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average shoe repair supervisor salary

The average shoe repair supervisor salary in the United States is $43,051 per year or $21 per hour. Shoe repair supervisor salaries range between $31,000 and $58,000 per year.

Average shoe repair supervisor salary
$43,051 Yearly
$20.70 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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