How much does a taper make in Salem?
$71,430a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $34.34 an hour or $5,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.34
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,140Median: $71,430Highest 10%: $97,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| 25th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $71,430 | $34.34 | |
| 75th | $94,710 | $45.53 | |
| 90th | $97,870 | $47.05 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| Portland, OR | $92,490 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
| Earth Driller | $62,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $34.34 ($71,430 a year).
Do tapers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $71,430 against $68,270 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,450, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for taper pay?
16 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,870 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.