How much does a taper make in California?
$73,460a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in California. That is $35.32 an hour or $6,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.32
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 4,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $73,460Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $73,460 | $35.32 | |
| 75th | $88,540 | $42.57 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 6. New York | $77,790 |
| 7. Kansas | $74,120 |
| 8. Ohio | $73,840 |
| 9. California | $73,460 |
| 10. Oregon | $71,450 |
| 11. Iowa | $66,980 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $65,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.32 ($73,460 a year).
Do tapers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $73,460 against $68,270 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for taper pay?
California ranks 9 of 27 states.
Which city in California pays tapers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $92,810 a year.
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.