How much does a taper make in Pennsylvania?
$82,240a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Pennsylvania. That is $39.54 an hour or $6,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.54
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,650Median: $82,240Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $82,240 | $39.54 | |
| 75th | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.57 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 1. Illinois | $113,200 |
| 2. Hawaii | $95,490 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $82,240 |
| 4. Washington | $79,040 |
| 5. Minnesota | $78,090 |
| 6. New York | $77,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $39.54 ($82,240 a year).
Do tapers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $82,240 against $68,270 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for taper pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 3 of 27 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays tapers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $95,010 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.