How much does a taper make in New York?
$81,000a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $38.94 an hour or $6,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.94
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 38
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,860Median: $81,000Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| Median | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| Rochester, NY | $61,480 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $38.94 ($81,000 a year).
Do tapers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $81,000 against $68,270 nationally, 19% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,790, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for taper pay?
9 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,600 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.