Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers
(NOC 6343)
in All Sales and ServiceShoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They work in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a large percentage of the workforce is self-employed which should be an important consideration for those thinking about employment in the occupation.
Hourly Pay
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MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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MinimumN/A
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MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$18.36
Median$22.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They work in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Shoemakers:
- Discuss type of footwear to be made and take measurements from customer.
- Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns.
- Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place.
- Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes.
- Estimate custom footwear costs and take payment from customers.
- May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.
Shoe repairers:
- Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment.
- Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products.
- Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.
Sample job titles
- Bootmaker
- cobbler
- custom shoemaker
- orthopedic shoemaker
- shoe repairer
- shoemaker
Skills
You must be patient and capable of precise and exact work. Good eyesight, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination are also necessary. You must be able to follow directions closely and accept instructions from both clients and supervisors.
Job requirements
- Some high school is usually required.
- Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.
- Extensive on-the-job training is provided for shoemakers.
- Shoemakers may need experience as shoe repairers.
Other considerations
Shoe repairers may advance to shoemakers with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
65+
35-44
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
Less than high school
N/ACompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Siploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
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