How much does a taper make in Iowa?
$66,980a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Iowa. That is $32.20 an hour or $5,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.20
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,920Median: $66,980Highest 10%: $70,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,920 | $26.88 | |
| 25th | $56,790 | $27.30 | |
| Median | $66,980 | $32.20 | |
| 75th | $70,380 | $33.84 | |
| 90th | $70,400 | $33.85 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $67,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 8. Ohio | $73,840 |
| 9. California | $73,460 |
| 10. Oregon | $71,450 |
| 11. Iowa | $66,980 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $65,060 |
| 13. Michigan | $63,630 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $32.20 ($66,980 a year).
Do tapers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $66,980 against $68,270 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for taper pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 27 states.
Which city in Iowa pays tapers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $67,050 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.