How much does a taper make in Dallas?
$47,620a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.89 an hour or $3,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.89
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $47,620Highest 10%: $47,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $41,850 | $20.12 | |
| Median | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 75th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 90th | $47,620 | $22.89 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.89 ($47,620 a year).
Do tapers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $47,620 against $68,270 nationally, 30% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,670, so Dallas pays 9% more.
Where does Dallas rank for taper pay?
37 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,620 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.