How much does a taper make in Colorado?
$54,500a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Colorado. That is $26.20 an hour or $4,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.20
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 27
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $54,500Highest 10%: $55,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $54,500 | $26.20 | |
| 75th | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| 90th | $55,930 | $26.89 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 17. Wisconsin | $57,840 |
| 18. Idaho | $57,690 |
| 19. Arizona | $56,300 |
| 20. Colorado | $54,500 |
| 21. Utah | $52,930 |
| 22. Florida | $49,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $48,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $26.20 ($54,500 a year).
Do tapers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $54,500 against $68,270 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Colorado rank for taper pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 27 states.
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.