The average salary for a taper in the United States is $69,300, but the range typically falls between $52,000 and $84,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.32, with a range between $25 and $40.68.
There are approximately 15,560 people employed as a taper in the United States. With California, New York, Washington employing the highest number of tapers.The state with the best pay for a taper is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $99,010, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $36,660.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,870 | $21.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $25 |
| Median | $63,350 | $30.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,610 | $40.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $103,130 | $49.58 |
The salary of a taper can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a taper in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tapers are Illinois, Massachusetts, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon while the worst states are North Carolina, Idaho, Texas, Indiana, New York.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $39,630 | $62,590 | $99,550 |
| California | $42,760 | $71,120 | $103,550 |
| Colorado | $53,640 | $66,880 | $79,290 |
| Connecticut | $58,520 | $75,860 | $89,620 |
| Hawaii | $56,450 | $86,440 | $101,240 |
| Idaho | $36,560 | $48,720 | $62,070 |
| Illinois | $75,360 | $99,010 | $111,560 |
| Indiana | $41,750 | $50,570 | $63,580 |
| Maine | $39,570 | $51,690 | $58,920 |
| Massachusetts | $57,580 | $86,600 | $107,650 |
| Michigan | $48,190 | $63,140 | $70,550 |
| Minnesota | $61,750 | $78,550 | $84,250 |
| Missouri | $38,720 | $69,240 | $79,910 |
| Nevada | $40,560 | $62,050 | $94,590 |
| New Jersey | $90,900 | $92,590 | $100,000 |
| New York | $52,000 | $63,490 | $101,460 |
| North Carolina | $30,500 | $36,660 | $40,610 |
| North Dakota | $51,610 | $72,860 | $95,480 |
| Ohio | $58,940 | $65,670 | $69,880 |
| Oregon | $46,650 | $79,640 | $96,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,650 | $83,110 | $98,220 |
| Texas | $36,420 | $48,790 | $73,280 |
| Utah | $30,280 | $53,930 | $75,280 |
| Washington | $47,680 | $76,960 | $106,170 |
| Wisconsin | $41,500 | $61,120 | $79,660 |
Even between cities, the salary of a taper can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tapers is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $92,600.The city with the lowest average salary for tapers is Yuma, AZ with an average salary of $47,140.
Areas with highest average salaries for tapers
Areas with lowest average salaries for tapers
The number of tapers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tapers has decreased by -760. On average, the number of tapers has been increasing by -1.2% each year. The salary of tapers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tapers has increased by $7,160. On average, the salary of tapers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Tapers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tapers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
$81,340 per year
$46,650 per year
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$49,590 per year
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