How much does a taper make in Albuquerque?
$48,420a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $60,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 90th | $60,780 | $29.22 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $75,070 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $71,430 |
| Plumber | $63,900 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $63,190 |
| Carpenter | $60,080 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $59,800 |
| Electrician | $59,120 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,040 |
| Insulation Worker | $56,990 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $55,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).
Do tapers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $48,420 against $68,270 nationally, 29% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,320, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for taper pay?
36 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,780 or more.
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.