How much does a taper make in Illinois?
$113,200a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Illinois. That is $54.41 an hour or $9,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.41
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,230Median: $113,200Highest 10%: $116,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| 25th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| Median | $113,200 | $54.41 | |
| 75th | $113,700 | $54.68 | |
| 90th | $116,500 | $56.01 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $113,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 1. Illinois | $113,200 |
| 2. Hawaii | $95,490 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $82,240 |
| 4. Washington | $79,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $54.41 ($113,200 a year).
Do tapers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $113,200 against $68,270 nationally, 66% more.
Where does Illinois rank for taper pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 27 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tapers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $113,200 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.