How much does a taper make in Sacramento?
$68,270a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $32.82 an hour or $5,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.82
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $68,270Highest 10%: $108,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| 75th | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| 90th | $108,500 | $52.15 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,740 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pile Driver Operator | $124,700 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $104,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $93,960 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $91,650 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $77,760 |
| Electrician | $74,830 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $74,820 |
| Carpenter | $74,440 |
| Pipelayer | $73,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $32.82 ($68,270 a year).
Do tapers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $68,270 against $68,270 nationally, 0% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so Sacramento pays 7% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for taper pay?
19 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,500 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.