How much does a taper make in Oregon?
$71,450a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Oregon. That is $34.35 an hour or $5,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.35
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $71,450Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $71,450 | $34.35 | |
| 75th | $94,820 | $45.59 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.50 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $92,490 |
| Salem, OR | $71,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 7. Kansas | $74,120 |
| 8. Ohio | $73,840 |
| 9. California | $73,460 |
| 10. Oregon | $71,450 |
| 11. Iowa | $66,980 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $65,060 |
| 13. Michigan | $63,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.35 ($71,450 a year).
Do tapers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $71,450 against $68,270 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Oregon rank for taper pay?
Oregon ranks 10 of 27 states.
Which city in Oregon pays tapers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $92,490 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.