How much does a taper make in Los Angeles?
$68,020a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $32.70 an hour or $5,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,850Median: $68,020Highest 10%: $113,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $55,340 | $26.61 | |
| Median | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| 75th | $80,510 | $38.71 | |
| 90th | $113,800 | $54.73 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,740 |
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How much does a taper make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $32.70 ($68,020 a year).
Do tapers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $68,020 against $68,270 nationally, 0% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so Los Angeles pays 7% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for taper pay?
20 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,800 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.