The Shoe Stores industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 200,023 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 207,533, an increase of 3.75%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.