How much does a taper make in Massachusetts?
$65,060a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Massachusetts. That is $31.28 an hour or $5,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $65,060Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 25th | $40,990 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.49 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.48 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $70,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 9. California | $73,460 |
| 10. Oregon | $71,450 |
| 11. Iowa | $66,980 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $65,060 |
| 13. Michigan | $63,630 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,600 |
| 15. Missouri | $63,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $31.28 ($65,060 a year).
Do tapers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $65,060 against $68,270 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for taper pay?
Massachusetts ranks 12 of 27 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays tapers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $70,810 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.