Tapers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for tapers in the United States was $68,270 ($32.82 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,670 | $21.00 |
| 25th | $52,730 | $25.35 |
| Median | $68,270 | $32.82 |
| 75th | $88,540 | $42.57 |
| 90th | $107,110 | $51.50 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2082
- Total U.S. employment: 12,840
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
At $32.82 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $68,266 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $68,270.
Tapers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $56,300 | $27.07 | -17.5% | 780 |
| California | $73,460 | $35.32 | +7.6% | 4,540 |
| Colorado | $54,500 | $26.20 | -20.2% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $63,600 | $30.58 | -6.8% | 80 |
| Florida | $49,400 | $23.75 | -27.6% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $95,490 | $45.91 | +39.9% | 170 |
| Idaho | $57,690 | $27.74 | -15.5% | 310 |
| Illinois | $113,180 | $54.41 | +65.8% | 320 |
| Indiana | $42,810 | $20.58 | -37.3% | 120 |
| Iowa | $66,980 | $32.20 | -1.9% | 100 |
| Kansas | $74,120 | $35.63 | +8.6% | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $65,060 | $31.28 | -4.7% | 510 |
| Michigan | $63,630 | $30.59 | -6.8% | 190 |
| Minnesota | $78,090 | $37.54 | +14.4% | 220 |
| Missouri | $63,020 | $30.30 | -7.7% | 220 |
| Nevada | $60,690 | $29.18 | -11.1% | 1,190 |
| New Mexico | $48,320 | $23.23 | -29.2% | 60 |
| New York | $77,790 | $37.40 | +13.9% | 0 |
| North Carolina | $45,770 | $22.01 | -33.0% | 0 |
| Ohio | $73,840 | $35.50 | +8.2% | 110 |
| Oregon | $71,450 | $34.35 | +4.7% | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,240 | $39.54 | +20.5% | 60 |
| Texas | $43,670 | $21.00 | -36.0% | 220 |
| Utah | $52,930 | $25.45 | -22.5% | 210 |
| Washington | $79,040 | $38.00 | +15.8% | 1,550 |
| West Virginia | $41,600 | $20.00 | -39.1% | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $57,840 | $27.81 | -15.3% | 70 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tapers?
The median annual wage for tapers is $68,270 ($32.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays tapers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tapers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,840 tapers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tapers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.