How much does a taper make in Honolulu?
$95,490a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $45.91 an hour or $7,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.91
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,890Median: $95,490Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $95,290 | $45.81 | |
| Median | $95,490 | $45.91 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.85 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $117,600 |
| Paving | $111,400 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $105,900 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $105,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $103,000 |
| Electrician | $100,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $99,860 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $96,260 |
| Carpenter | $94,310 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $93,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $45.91 ($95,490 a year).
Do tapers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $95,490 against $68,270 nationally, 40% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $95,490, so Honolulu pays 0% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for taper pay?
2 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.