How much does a taper make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.82 an hour or $5,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.82
- Average (mean)
- $72,710
- Jobs
- 12,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| Median | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| 75th | $88,540 | $42.57 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Illinois | $113,200 |
| Hawaii | $95,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,240 |
| Washington | $79,040 |
| Minnesota | $78,090 |
| New York | $77,790 |
| Kansas | $74,120 |
| Ohio | $73,840 |
| California | $73,460 |
| Oregon | $71,450 |
| Iowa | $66,980 |
| Massachusetts | $65,060 |
| Michigan | $63,630 |
| Connecticut | $63,600 |
| Missouri | $63,020 |
| Nevada | $60,690 |
| Wisconsin | $57,840 |
| Idaho | $57,690 |
| Arizona | $56,300 |
| Colorado | $54,500 |
| Utah | $52,930 |
| Florida | $49,400 |
| New Mexico | $48,320 |
| North Carolina | $45,770 |
| Texas | $43,670 |
| Indiana | $42,810 |
| West Virginia | $41,600 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $113,200 |
| Honolulu, HI | $95,490 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,010 |
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| Portland, OR | $92,490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $81,040 |
| New York, NY | $81,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,340 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,850 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,840 |
| Syracuse, NY | $71,970 |
In other countries
Taper belongs to the international group "Plasterers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.82 ($68,270 a year).
How much does a taper make a month?
About $5,689 a month before tax, based on a median of $68,270 a year.
How much does a taper make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,670 or less a year ($21.00 an hour); the top 10% make $107,100 or more.
Which state pays tapers the most?
Illinois, with a median of $113,200 a year, followed by Hawaii ($95,490) and Pennsylvania ($82,240).
Which city pays tapers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $113,200 a year.
How many tapers are there in the United States?
About 12,840 people work as tapers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.