31611/Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
2,884
employees, 2023
2,884
employees, 2023
In 2023, 152 US Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing business locations employed 2,884 people and paid $165.8 million in annual payroll, $57,486 per employee on average. Employment was down 7.6% from 2022. New York had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
152
-9.0% vs 2022
Employees
2,884
-7.6% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$165.8M
-3.2% vs 2022
Average pay
$57,486
+4.8% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | 449 | $45,927 | 0.01% |
| Missouri | 4 | 384 | $80,451 | 0.01% |
| Minnesota | 5 | 301 | $61,997 | 0.01% |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 290 | $51,969 | 0.01% |
| Illinois | 3 | 198 | $65,359 | 0.00% |
| Texas | 13 | 187* | $59,412 | 0.00% |
| North Carolina | 5 | 97 | $34,794 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 6 | 97* | $50,515 | 0.00% |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 91* | $49,879 | 0.00% |
| Iowa | 3 | 70 | $54,571 | 0.00% |
| Georgia | 7 | 69 | $42,681 | 0.00% |
| California | 14 | 56 | $44,696 | 0.00% |
| Michigan | 5 | 50 | $41,860 | 0.00% |
| Tennessee | 3 | 45* | $48,200 | 0.00% |
| Maine | 3 | 44 | $49,273 | 0.01% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 22.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloversville, NY | 10 | 289 | $46,398 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 6 | 277 | $52,653 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 10 | 79* | $36,051 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 4 | 44 | $65,773 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 5 | 35* | $41,571 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3 | 27* | $45,185 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5 | 12* | $30,333 |
Business size
US Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 71 | 46.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 17.8% |
| 10 to 19 | 21 | 13.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 13 | 8.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 12 | 7.9% |
| 100 to 249 | 8 | 5.3% |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing and the 1 industry directly below it
Part of Manufacturing 31-33Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing 316Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing 3161
| Code | Industry | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316110 | Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | 2,884 | $57,486 |
Questions and answers
How many people work in Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing in the US?
2,884 people worked at 152 US Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing business locations in 2023, down 7.6% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing?
$57,486 a year per employee in 2023, from $165.8 million in annual payroll (up 4.8% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing jobs?
New York had the most, with 449 employees in 2023, followed by Missouri (384) and Minnesota (301).
Which metro areas have the most Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing jobs?
Gloversville, NY (289), Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (277), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (79) had the most Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing employees in 2023.
Are most Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing businesses small?
78.3% of the 152 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.