How much does a taper make in Missouri?
$63,020a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Missouri. That is $30.30 an hour or $5,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.30
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,230Median: $63,020Highest 10%: $83,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| Median | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| 75th | $82,380 | $39.61 | |
| 90th | $83,330 | $40.06 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $81,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $81,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 12. Massachusetts | $65,060 |
| 13. Michigan | $63,630 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,600 |
| 15. Missouri | $63,020 |
| 16. Nevada | $60,690 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $57,840 |
| 18. Idaho | $57,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $30.30 ($63,020 a year).
Do tapers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $63,020 against $68,270 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Missouri rank for taper pay?
Missouri ranks 15 of 27 states.
Which city in Missouri pays tapers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $81,400 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.