How much does a taper make in Indiana?
$42,810a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Indiana. That is $20.58 an hour or $3,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.58
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $42,810Highest 10%: $110,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $42,810 | $20.58 | |
| 75th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 90th | $110,300 | $53.05 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $113,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 23. New Mexico | $48,320 |
| 24. North Carolina | $45,770 |
| 25. Texas | $43,670 |
| 26. Indiana | $42,810 |
| 27. West Virginia | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $20.58 ($42,810 a year).
Do tapers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $42,810 against $68,270 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Indiana rank for taper pay?
Indiana ranks 26 of 27 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.