How much does a taper make in Rochester?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,280Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $78,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $74,880 | $36.00 | |
| 90th | $78,930 | $37.95 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| New York, NY | $81,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do tapers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $61,480 against $68,270 nationally, 10% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,790, so Rochester pays 21% less.
Where does Rochester rank for taper pay?
24 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,930 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.