How much does a taper make in New York?
$77,790a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in New York. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,900Median: $77,790Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| 25th | $66,820 | $32.13 | |
| Median | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.57 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.24 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $71,970 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 3. Pennsylvania | $82,240 |
| 4. Washington | $79,040 |
| 5. Minnesota | $78,090 |
| 6. New York | $77,790 |
| 7. Kansas | $74,120 |
| 8. Ohio | $73,840 |
| 9. California | $73,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.40 ($77,790 a year).
Do tapers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,790 against $68,270 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New York rank for taper pay?
New York ranks 6 of 27 states.
Which city in New York pays tapers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,000 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.