How much does a taper make in Salt Lake City?
$54,530a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $26.22 an hour or $4,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.22
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $54,530Highest 10%: $73,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| Median | $54,530 | $26.22 | |
| 75th | $71,280 | $34.27 | |
| 90th | $73,580 | $35.38 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $82,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $78,730 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $74,880 |
| Service Unit Operator | $66,550 |
| Explosives Worker | $64,880 |
| Plumber | $64,800 |
| Earth Driller | $63,300 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $62,920 |
| Electrician | $62,620 |
| Paving | $62,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $26.22 ($54,530 a year).
Do tapers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $54,530 against $68,270 nationally, 20% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $52,930, so Salt Lake City pays 3% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for taper pay?
34 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,580 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.