How much does a taper make in Kansas City?
$81,040a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $38.96 an hour or $6,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.96
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,910Median: $81,040Highest 10%: $82,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| 25th | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| Median | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 75th | $82,380 | $39.61 | |
| 90th | $82,780 | $39.80 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| St. Louis, MO | $81,400 |
Related jobs in Kansas City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $124,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $84,100 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $82,830 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $78,870 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $77,570 |
| Electrician | $76,860 |
| Plumber | $76,150 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $72,370 |
| Insulation Worker | $69,730 |
| Paving | $66,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Kansas City?
The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $38.96 ($81,040 a year).
Do tapers make more in Kansas City than the national average?
Yes: $81,040 against $68,270 nationally, 19% more.
How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,020, so Kansas City pays 29% more.
Where does Kansas City rank for taper pay?
8 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Kansas City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,780 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.