Tapers Salary (2025)
Based on 12,840 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $43,670 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $52,730 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $68,270 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $88,540 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $107,110 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$53K
Median
$68K
75th
$89K
90th
$107K
Highest Paying States for Tapers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $107,380 |
| Hawaii | $88,780 |
| New York | $82,070 |
| Minnesota | $79,930 |
| Washington | $77,070 |
| Oregon | $76,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,290 |
| California | $76,260 |
| Ohio | $75,540 |
| Massachusetts | $73,580 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Tapers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Illinois at an average of $107,380 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $73,580 — a difference of $33,800. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Tapers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,840 workers were employed as Taperss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $72,710 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2082