How much does a taper make in Riverside?
$59,740a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $28.72 an hour or $4,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.72
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,820Median: $59,740Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 75th | $75,410 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $28.72 ($59,740 a year).
Do tapers make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $59,740 against $68,270 nationally, 12% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so Riverside pays 19% less.
Where does Riverside rank for taper pay?
30 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,100 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.