How much does a taper make in Portland?
$92,490a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $44.47 an hour or $7,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.47
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $92,490Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $92,490 | $44.47 | |
| 75th | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| Salem, OR | $71,430 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $44.47 ($92,490 a year).
Do tapers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $92,490 against $68,270 nationally, 35% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,450, so Portland pays 29% more.
Where does Portland rank for taper pay?
5 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 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.